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Mile High Apple Cider Donut Pound Cake

Mile High Apple Cider Donut Pound Cake to Delight Your Fall

This Mile High Apple Cider Donut Pound Cake delights with moist texture and warm spices, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 pound butter Provides richness and moisture; at room temperature
  • 3.5 cups sugar Adds sweetness and tenderness
  • 1.5 packages cream cheese Keep at room temperature for best results
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Provides warmth and spice
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg Adds aromatic note
  • 8 large eggs Use at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Boiled Apple Cider Infuses authentic apple flavor
  • 4.5 cups cake flour Preferred for a lighter texture
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 1/2 cup sugar Sweetens the top crust
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Mix with sugar for distribution

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Paddle attachment
  • Square tube pan
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line and grease your square tube pan.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed for 6 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add cream cheese to the mixture and mix until fully combined, scraping down sides as necessary.
  4. Mix in flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract on low speed until well combined.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until all eggs are blended.
  6. Pour in boiled apple cider and mix briefly until incorporated.
  7. Gradually add remaining flour in two portions, mixing until just combined.
  8. Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 hours, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then unmold onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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