Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Apple Cider Cake, perfect for any fall gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Apple Cider
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter
- 1/2 cup Demerara or Turbinado Sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare your bundt pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a stand mixer, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with the apple cider until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate and glaze with cider glaze.
Notes
- Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version.
- Ensure baking powder is fresh for best results.
- Use kosher or sea salt for a better taste profile.
- Fresh ground cinnamon enhances flavor.
- Freshly grated nutmeg is ideal for aroma.
- Can substitute butter with a vegan alternative for dairy-free option.
- Light or dark brown sugar can be used interchangeably.
- Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification.
- For intense flavor, use unfiltered apple cider.
- Unsalted butter is recommended for the batter.
- Regular granulated sugar can replace demerara or turbinado sugar.
- Coating sugar can be omitted for a less sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg