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Easy Recipes: Apple Cider Cake with Warm Spices

This moist apple cider cake is full of warm spices and topped with a sweet cider glaze—perfect for cozy gatherings or fall baking.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 10 slices
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, simmer 1 cup apple cider until reduced to 1/4 cup. Let cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Mix in the reduced cider and sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

For a stronger apple flavor, use boiled cider or add a bit of apple extract. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.