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Apple Cider Bundt Cake

Apple Cider Bundt Cake

Apple Cider Bundt Cake is a moist, tender, and spiced fall dessert that beautifully combines fresh apple cider with warm autumn spices. This cake features a soft crumb enriched with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, resulting in a flavorful and comforting treat perfect for crisp autumn afternoons or festive gatherings. Its classic bundt shape adds an elegant presentation, while simple pantry ingredients make it easy to prepare and customize.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup apple cider (fresh, not from concentrate)
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil (or substitute with applesauce for a healthier option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Bundt Pan: Generously grease and lightly flour your bundt pan to ensure the cake releases cleanly after baking, preserving the beautiful ridges and shape.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to distribute the leavening agents and spices evenly throughout the batter.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs with brown sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and apple cider until smooth and fragrant, creating a deliciously aromatic base for the cake.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently and just until combined to keep the batter light and avoid overmixing, which can make the cake tough.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the surface. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Remove: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. This helps maintain the cake’s moist texture and preserves its stunning bundt shape.

Notes

  • Use fresh apple cider (not from concentrate) for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter; stir just until ingredients are combined to avoid a dense or tough texture.
  • Insert a toothpick into multiple spots in the cake to test for doneness.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before removing to prevent breakage.
  • For an extra moist crumb, brush the cooled cake lightly with warm apple cider before glazing or serving.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with flour substitution)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: apple cider cake, bundt cake, fall dessert, autumn spices, moist cake, cinnamon cake, nutmeg, brown sugar cake