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Apple Cider Bundt Cake Recipe

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A moist and lightly spiced Apple Cider Bundt Cake that combines warm autumn flavors like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg with the sweet tang of apple cider. Perfectly tender with a cinnamon-sugar topping, this cake is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or served with whipped cream or caramel sauce for dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 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
  • 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 or caramel sauce, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the middle. Have a 10-cup bundt pan ready but do not grease it yet.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the apple cider and applesauce (or apple butter). Set aside.
  4. Cream fats 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: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Scrape down the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  6. Incorporate dry and wet ingredients: Add the flour mixture in three parts alternated with the apple cider mixture in two parts, starting and ending with the flour. Beat thoroughly after each addition until the batter is smooth but be careful not to overmix.
  7. Prepare bundt pan: Generously grease the 10-cup bundt pan with baking spray containing flour or use butter and flour to prevent sticking.
  8. Pour and spread batter: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
  9. Bake the cake: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake: Remove the bundt pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then carefully invert the cake onto the rack to cool completely.
  11. Prepare topping: While the cake is warm, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Brush or dab the melted butter evenly over the cake’s surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture in sections. Tilt the rack gently so the sugar settles into all the crevices and press lightly.
  12. Final touches and serving: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Serve plain, or with whipped cream or caramel sauce for added indulgence.

Notes

  • Fluff the flour by stirring it a few times with your measuring cup to lighten it before scooping. Scoop a generous amount and level off with a knife for accuracy.
  • This bundt cake has a subtle apple flavor and is not overly sweet, making it versatile for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
  • Optional toppings such as whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce complement the cake beautifully and enhance its natural apple and spice notes.

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