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Apple Cider Cake

Irresistible Apple Cider Cake That Scream Fall Flavors

This Apple Cider Cake brings warm autumn flavors and a delightful aroma to your kitchen, perfect for sharing or indulging alone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-cup Bundt pan
  • mixing bowl
  • stand mixer
  • saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour providing structure and texture
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder ensuring cake rises beautifully
  • 1.25 teaspoons salt enhances sweetness and balance
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon adding warm spiced note
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg for rich, warm flavor
  • 2.5 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar introducing moisture and sweetness
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar balancing sweetness
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract smooth aromatic flavor
  • 1 cup apple cider infusing fruity taste

For Coating

  • 2 cups apple cider for sweet glaze
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter adds richness
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar creates sugary crust
  • 2 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar for a lovely crunch
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon cozy fall flavor

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a bundt pan with Baker’s Joy.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Beat unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well, then mix in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Slowly pour in apple cider on low speed until incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
  • Boil apple cider for the glaze until thickened, then mix in butter.
  • Coat the warm cake with the cider mist and sprinkle with sugar mixture.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a fluffier cake. Add flour gradually to prevent density. Brush glaze while warm for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cider Cake, Autumn Recipes, baking, bundt cake, comfort food, Fall Desserts
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