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Apple Cider Cake

Irresistible Apple Cider Cake for Cozy Fall Celebrations

Experience the warmth of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Cake, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar can use coconut sugar for sugar-free option
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider use fresh apple cider for best flavor
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cups salted butter can use unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
For the Coating
  • 0.25 cups demerara or turbinado sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix, then add vanilla extract and combine.
  5. Alternately mix in dry ingredients and apple cider, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden.
  7. Simmer apple cider for the glaze until thickened, then mix in melted salted butter.
  8. Brush the cake with glaze and sprinkle granulated sugar mixed with cinnamon on top.
  9. Let the glaze set briefly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better batter incorporation and ensure your cake is moist. Fresh cider significantly enhances flavor.

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