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Apple Cider Cake

Warm and Cozy Apple Cider Cake for Fall Celebrations

This Apple Cider Cake beautifully captures the warm and nostalgic flavors of fall, making it perfect for seasonal gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free option available
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Can replace with pumpkin spice
  • 1 pinch nutmeg Optional
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar Light brown sugar will work
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Can swap with maple extract
  • 1 cup apple cider Freshly pressed for best flavor
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cups apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups demerara sugar Can use brown sugar as an alternative

Equipment

  • Bundt Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • stand mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup bundt pan generously.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture alternating with apple cider, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by simmering apple cider in a saucepan until thickened.
  8. Remove the cake from the oven, allow it to cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use freshly pressed apple cider for enhanced flavor and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results.

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