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Apple Cider Bundt Cake Recipe

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Delight in this moist and flavorful Apple Cider Bundt Cake, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Perfectly tender with a luscious apple cider and applesauce blend, topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crust and optional whipped cream or caramel sauce, this cake is an ideal treat for fall or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ½ cup applesauce or apple butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Topping

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Whipped cream, optional for serving
  • Caramel sauce, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F and position a rack in the middle. Get a 10-cup bundt pan ready but do not grease it yet.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt, then set aside.
  3. Combine Apple Mixture: In a glass measuring cup, whisk together apple cider and applesauce (or apple butter), then set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure thorough mixing.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Apple Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet batter in three parts, alternating with the apple cider mixture in two parts—start and end with the dry ingredients. Beat well after each addition to create a smooth batter.
  7. Fold Batter Gently: Use a rubber spatula to gently stir the batter to fully combine without overmixing, which could toughen the cake.
  8. Grease Pan: Thoroughly grease the 10-cup bundt pan using baking spray with flour or butter to ensure easy release.
  9. Fill Pan and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
  11. Invert Cake: After cooling slightly, carefully flip the bundt pan onto the wire rack to release the cake.
  12. Add Topping: Place a large piece of parchment or foil under the rack to catch topping drips. While the cake is still warm, brush the melted butter over the top, then sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  13. Serve: Optionally serve slices with whipped cream or caramel sauce for extra decadence.

Notes

  • Do not grease the bundt pan until after the batter is mixed to ensure even coating and release.
  • For a moister cake, using apple butter instead of applesauce adds richness.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to prevent a dense cake.
  • Check the cake starting at 45 minutes; oven times can vary.
  • The cinnamon sugar topping adds a delightful crunch and sweetness.
  • Storing leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature keeps it fresh for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Apple Cider Cake, Bundt Cake, Fall Dessert, Spiced Cake, Apple Cake, Cinnamon Cake

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