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Apple Cider Cake

Deliciously Dreamy Apple Cider Cake to Savor This Fall

This Apple Cider Cake boasts comforting flavors and a luscious glaze, making it an ideal choice for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Holiday Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour provides the perfect structure for a tender crumb.
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder ensures the cake rises beautifully.
  • 1.25 teaspoons salt balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon adds warm, inviting spice.
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg complements other spices.
  • 20 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature for easier creaming.
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar lends moisture and deep caramel notes.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar balances richness of brown sugar.
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract adds a sweet aroma.
  • 1 cup apple cider infuses the cake with fruity essence.
For the Coating
  • 2 cups apple cider reduces to create a thick glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter adds richness to the coating.
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar creates a sweet crust.
  • 2 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar adds crunch to the topping.
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon spices up the coating.

Equipment

  • 12-cup bundt pan
  • Stand Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 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 non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture in three parts while mixing on low speed, pouring in the apple cider as it mixes.
  6. Carefully scrape the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
  8. In a saucepan, boil 2 cups of apple cider, reduce heat, and let it thicken, then stir in the salted butter.
  9. Whisk together granulated sugar, demerara sugar, and cinnamon, then brush warm cider glaze on cake and sprinkle sugar mixture on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results and do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.

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