Apple Cider Cake Recipe

Apple Cider Cake Recipe is perfect for breakfast or dessert. It uses a spiced cake as a shortcut and real apple cider for authenticity, and then it is baked until golden.

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Cool Time20

Total Time1 25

Servings:

Calories: 108kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 box (13.25 oz) spice cake mix 375 g
1 cup apple cider 250 ml or 8 fl. oz.
½ cup apple sauce 4.4oz or 125g
3 large eggs
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

For the Topping

2 tablespoons cinnamon
¼ cup granulated sugar 1.8oz or 50g
¼ cup butter, melted 2oz or 60g

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a bundt pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, apple cider, applesauce, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 to 20 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack.
Brush the warm cake with melted butter. Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the cake. Let the topping set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Prepare and mix carefully: Grease every crevice of the bundt pan to prevent sticking and mix the batter just until combined to keep the cake soft and tender.
Bake with confidence: Watch the cake closely near the end of baking, cover loosely with foil if it browns too quickly, and use a toothpick to check for doneness.
Use quality ingredients: Fresh apple cider provides the richest flavor and helps create that classic apple cider donut taste.
Cool and finish properly: Allow the cake to cool briefly in the pan before removing it, then add the cinnamon sugar topping while the cake is still warm so it adheres well.
Store for later: Keep the cake covered to maintain moisture, make it a day ahead for even better flavor, and freeze extra slices for an easy treat anytime.

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