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Apple Cider Cake

Apple Cider Cake: Cozy Flavors for Fall Gatherings

Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of fall with this moist and tender Apple Cider Cake, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour for a GF version
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder essential for leavening
  • 1 teaspoon Salt using sea salt brings a more robust taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adds warmth and spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg can be omitted if unavailable
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter swap with coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar coconut sugar can substitute for a less refined option
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar alternatives like maple sugar also work
  • 2 large Eggs binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract offers a variation
  • 1 cup Apple Cider imparts key flavor; homemade or store-bought is fine
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Apple Cider used for glazing
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter adds flavor and shine
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar sugar substitutes can replace it if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Demerara or Turbinado Sugar adds crunch; regular sugar can work

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Stand mixer
  • 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 bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and whisk together.
  3. Beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture and apple cider, mixing until combined.
  5. Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes.
  6. For the glaze, bring apple cider to a boil, reduce to a simmer until reduced to about ⅓ cup and mix in salted butter.
  7. Cool the cake for 10 minutes, invert onto a wire rack, and brush with glaze.
  8. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the warm cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cake wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze without glaze.

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