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Apple Cider Cake

Irresistible Apple Cider Cake with Crunchy Cinnamon Sugar

Experience the essence of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Cake, complementing cozy gatherings and warm evenings.
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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 Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon characteristic of fall flavors
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg complements cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar can use coconut sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider fresh cider is best
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup salted butter can swap with unsalted
  • ¼ cup demerara or turbinado sugar or brown sugar

Equipment

  • 12-cup bundt pan
  • stand mixer
  • Medium Bowl
  • small 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 the dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time with vanilla, mixing until combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, alternating with apple cider.
  6. Pour batter into the bundt pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Simmer additional apple cider until thickened for the glaze.
  9. Brush the warm glaze over the cake and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix.
  10. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh cider for the best flavor and ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal mixing. Store in plastic wrap for freshness.

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