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Apple Cider Cake

Heavenly Apple Cider Cake: A Cozy Fall Delight

This Apple Cider Cake combines sweet-tart flavors and warm spices, making it a perfect fall dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour mix
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg can substitute with allspice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar light brown sugar preferred
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider fresh apple cider is best
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter or unsalted if preferred
  • ½ cup demerara or turbinado sugar replace with granulated sugar if necessary

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Cider Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a bundt pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with apple cider, and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While the cake bakes, simmer apple cider in a saucepan until thickened, then stir in salted butter.
  8. Once cooled for 10-15 minutes, invert the cake onto a plate and brush with cider glaze.
  9. Sprinkle sugar over the glazed cake, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor and consider reheating individual slices briefly in the microwave.

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