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Apple Cider Cake

Deliciously Moist Apple Cider Cake to Warm Your Heart

Enjoy a cozy slice of Apple Cider Cake, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour helps create a tender and fluffy cake
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder ensures the cake rises beautifully
  • 1.25 teaspoons salt balances the sweetness and enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon adds warmth and pairs perfectly with apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg brings a delightful aromatic note to the cake
  • 2.5 sticks unsalted butter must be soft for easy mixing
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar contributes moisture and a deeper sweetness
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar helps achieve the perfect sweetness balance
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract infuses a lovely depth of flavor
  • 1 cup apple cider the star of the show
For Coating
  • 2 cups apple cider should be thickened for a rich glaze
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter enhances the glaze with a creamy texture
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar for the sugary crust that forms on the cake
  • 2 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar for a crunchy, caramelized topping
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon adds more warmth and sweetness to the finish

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Stand Mixer
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to mix well.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in flour mixture and then apple cider until just blended.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes.
  7. Boil apple cider in a saucepan until reduced and thickened, then stir in salted butter for glaze.
  8. Coat cooled cake with the cider glaze and sprinkle sugar-cinnamon mix on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Don't overmix the batter.

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