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Apple Cider Cake

Irresistible Apple Cider Cake for Cozy Fall Gatherings

This Apple Cider Cake is a delightful blend of tangy apple cider and warm spices, perfect for fall 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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher salt is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for variation
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated is best
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter can swap with coconut oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar provides moisture and caramel flavor
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar organic or raw sugar options
  • 2 large eggs flax eggs can be an alternative
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 cup apple cider fresh-pressed is ideal
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup salted butter or unsalted butter if preferred
  • 1/2 cup demerara or turbinado sugar brown sugar works as well

Equipment

  • 12-cup bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. Cream the butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix well, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients with apple cider, alternating as you combine.
  6. Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes then invert the cake onto a plate.
  8. Prepare the glaze by reducing apple cider and stirring in melted salted butter.
  9. Brush the warm cake with glaze and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to grease the bundt pan thoroughly to avoid sticking.

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