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Apple Cider Cake

Deliciously Cozy Apple Cider Cake for Fall Gatherings

This Apple Cider Cake is a warm, aromatic centerpiece for fall gatherings, capturing the nostalgic flavors of cider mills.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt use kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or walnut/pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter can substitute with vegan butter
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar or white sugar for lighter taste
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar alternative
  • 2 large eggs can use flax eggs as a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure extract
  • 1 cup apple cider can substitute with diluted apple juice
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cup apple cider ensure it's fresh
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar can use regular sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (160°C) and grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with the apple cider.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. In a saucepan, simmer the apple cider for the glaze until reduced, then mix in the butter and sugar until combined.
  8. Cool the cake for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack, then brush with warm glaze and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. This cake can be made a day in advance and glazed before serving.

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