Description
Delight in our Easy Apple Cider Cake – a cozy and flavorful dessert infused with the warm spices and tangy sweetness of apple cider. Perfect for fall gatherings, this moist cake combines tender layers with optional caramel or cream cheese frosting, making it a crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider (fresh preferred)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional: Caramel sauce or cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt or cake pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing well.
- Pour in apple cider and sour cream, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until smooth. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before decorating or serving, optionally topped with caramel or cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, fold in chopped nuts or apple chunks into the batter.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat slices in microwave for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330 Kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg