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Apple Cider Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful cake infused with apple cider and warm spices, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour (see notes for GF version)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Additional ingredients for topping and glaze

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tsp apple cider (for glaze)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-cup bundt pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Combine wet and dry, then pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 40-45 minutes.
  • Cool for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack. Brush with butter and apple cider mixture, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Mix powdered sugar with apple cider to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute all purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider