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Apple Cider Bundt Cake Recipe

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This Apple Cider Bundt Cake is a moist, warmly spiced dessert perfect for fall. Featuring the natural sweetness of apple cider and applesauce, combined with a blend of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this cake offers comforting flavors with a tender crumb. Finished with a cinnamon sugar topping brushed with melted butter, it delivers a delightful balance of spice and sweetness, making it ideal for gatherings or cozy afternoons.

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 and caramel sauce, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the middle. Prepare a 10-cup bundt pan but do not grease it yet.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Combine Apple Cider and Applesauce: In a separate measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the apple cider and applesauce (or apple butter). Set aside.
  4. Cream Butter, Oil, and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, canola or vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure an even mixture.
  6. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Apple Mixture: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the apple cider and applesauce mixture in two parts. Start and end with the flour mixture. Beat well after each addition but avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold Batter: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the batter to incorporate any remaining flour without overmixing, which helps maintain a tender crumb.
  8. Grease Bundt Pan: Thoroughly grease the 10-cup bundt pan using baking spray with flour or a generous coating of butter and flour to prevent sticking.
  9. Fill Pan and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and smooth 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 in Pan: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes to set.
  11. Invert Cake: Carefully flip the bundt pan onto a wire rack to release the cake. Remove the pan gently to avoid breaking the cake.
  12. Prepare Topping: Place a large piece of parchment or foil under the wire rack to catch any topping drips. Mix the ⅓ cup granulated sugar and ½ tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  13. Apply Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: While the cake is still warm, brush or dab the melted butter over the surface in sections. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly on top, doing this in about three sections. Slightly tilt the rack to allow sugar to settle into crevices and gently press sugar into tricky spots without damaging the cake.
  14. Cool Completely and Serve: Let the cake cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts. Serve with optional whipped cream and caramel sauce for an extra indulgent touch.

Notes

  • Using baking spray with flour is highly recommended to prevent sticking and make bundt cake removal easier.
  • You can substitute applesauce with apple butter for a richer apple flavor.
  • Be gentle when applying the cinnamon sugar topping, as the warm cake is delicate.
  • Ensure the cake is fully cooled before slicing for best texture and presentation.
  • If you don’t have a bundt pan, use a similarly sized tube pan but adjust baking time accordingly.

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