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Apple Cider Cake

Moist and Delicious Apple Cider Cake Perfect for Fall Gatherings

This Apple Cider Cake is a moist, crowd-pleasing dessert infused with rich apple cider and warm spices, perfect for fall gatherings.
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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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Be meticulous in measuring.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Crucial for rise.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon Warm autumn spice.
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg Fresh nutmeg elevates flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Deepens sweetness.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential sweetness.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Fresh is best.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Demerara or Turbinado Sugar Crunchy topping.
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter Adds contrast.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Bundt pan
  • medium bowl
  • 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 thoroughly.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the apple cider until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes.
  7. Simmer apple cider in a saucepan until thickened, then stir in melted butter for the glaze.
  8. After cooling the cake for 10 minutes, invert it onto a wire rack and brush with the cider glaze.
  9. Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Don't overmix the batter for best texture.

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