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### 👩🍳 Instructions
#### 1. **Preheat & Prep:**
Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly (or use a baking spray made for cakes).
#### 2. **Mix the Wet Ingredients:**
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and light.
#### 3. **Add Dry Ingredients:**
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
#### 4. **Fold in Apples & Raisins:**
Gently fold in the chopped apples, raisins, and nuts (if using). The batter will be thick — that’s what gives the cake its moist, dense texture.
#### 5. **Bake:**
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Smooth the top and tap the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles.
Bake for **55–65 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
#### 6. **Cool:**
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
#### 7. **Add the Glaze (Optional):**
Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or juice, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
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### ✨ Why You’ll Love This Cake
– **Incredible Texture:** Moist and tender with little bursts of fruit and nutty crunch.
– **Warm, Cozy Flavors:** Perfectly spiced with classic fall notes of cinnamon and nutmeg.
– **Easy to Make:** No mixer required — just a few bowls and a spoon.
– **Looks Beautiful:** Thanks to the Bundt pan, it comes out looking bakery-perfect with minimal effort.
– **Versatile:** Great as a dessert, but equally lovely with a morning coffee or afternoon tea.
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### 🍂 Serving Suggestions
– **Warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream** for dessert.
– **With coffee or tea** for an afternoon treat.
– **As part of a holiday brunch spread** — it travels well and can be made a day ahead.
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### 💡 Tips for Success
– **Use firm apples** like Granny Smith for a tart contrast or Honeycrisp for a sweet, juicy bite.
– **Soak the raisins** in warm water (or rum) for 10 minutes before adding for extra plumpness.
– **Don’t skip the grease + flour on your Bundt pan!** This ensures the cake comes out cleanly.
– **Let it cool** before glazing to avoid the glaze melting off.
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### 🍏 A Slice of Comfort
This **Apple Raisin Bundt Cake** is everything you love about fall baking — rich, aromatic, and made with love. It’s the kind of recipe you pass down through generations, the one that becomes a staple at family gatherings and cozy Sunday mornings. Whether dressed up with a glaze or served plain and simple, one bite will transport you to a place of warm kitchens and happy hearts.
So go ahead — bake it once, and watch it become a new favorite. 🍎🍰
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