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Apple Cider Cake

Delicious Apple Cider Cake: A Cozy Fall Favorite

This Apple Cider Cake combines sweet cider and warm spices, making it a must-bake fall dessert that everyone will love.
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
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Omit if not available.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Vegan butter can be used.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Preferably use brown sugar.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 3 large Eggs Use flaxseed meal for vegan substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Fresh cider is best.
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted butter if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Demerara or Turbinado Sugar Regular sugar can substitute.

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Cider Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup bundt pan with unsalted butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk thoroughly for about 1 minute.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture while mixing on low speed, then slowly pour in apple cider until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the glaze by reducing apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, then whisk in butter and sugar.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack and brushing with warm cider glaze.
  8. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake. Use fresh apple cider for optimal flavor.

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