Spiced Apple Walnut Bundt Cake

1. Prep the Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan, tapping out any excess flour.

2. Make the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the vegetable oil and sugar. Mix for about 5 minutes or until well blended. Add eggs to the oil-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is creamy and light in color.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups of flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda.

4. Combine and Bake

Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the vanilla extract, followed by the sliced apples, chopped walnuts, and raisins, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the batter. Carefully transfer the batter into the prepared tube pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

5. Final Steps

Bake in the preheated oven for 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan. Once cooled, gently turn the cake out onto a serving plate.

6. Serve

Slice the cake and serve at room temperature. Offer a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside each slice if desired.