Description
Delight in our Easy Apple Cider Cake – a moist, flavorful dessert infused with fresh apple cider and warm fall spices. Perfect for autumn gatherings, this cake offers a sweet homage to classic apple cider donuts with a tender crumb and aromatic spices that evoke cozy fall days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and apple cider. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in chopped apples if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a crumb topping or cream cheese frosting.
- Chopped fresh apples enhance texture and flavor; use according to preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for a week. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg