Apple, Pumpkin, and Nut Bundt Cake – Authentic Italian Recipe

Try this Italian Apple, Pumpkin, and Nut Bundt Cake for a perfect autumn treat.

Ciambella mele, zucca e frutta secca

Experience the essence of Italian recipes with this Apple, Pumpkin, and Nut Bundt Cake. This soft and fragrant autumn dessert brings all the seasonal flavors to your table. The pumpkin-infused batter, spiced with cinnamon, is enriched with diced apples that turn tender during baking, making the cake even softer and more moist.

The delightful crunch on top comes from apple slices and a rich mix of nuts, giving the cake an elegant appearance. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this cake with apples and pumpkin is even more inviting when enjoyed with a warm cup of tea on the first chilly autumn days.

Try these variations:

  • Apple and Walnut Cake
  • Apple Bundt Cake
  • Apple Cake with Almond Flour
  • Pumpkin Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 apples, diced
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add pumpkin puree and oil to the egg mixture, and mix well.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in diced apples.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  8. Top with apple slices and mixed nuts.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Let cool before serving.

Total Time: 60 min

Cuisine: Italian

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