Apple Cider Cake
Are you ready for a delicious taste of fall? Look no further than the apple cider cake! It combines moist cake with warm spices and the delightful flavor of apple cider. Whether you prefer gluten-free, bundt cake, or doughnut-inspired versions, there's an apple cider cake recipe just for you. So, grab a slice (or two) and savor the flavors of autumn.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (282 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoon (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- ½ cup (122 g) sour cream, at room temperature
- ½ cup apple cider reduction from above, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup (95 g) unsweetened apple butter, at room temperature
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees, then prepare a 9x9 inch metal baking pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- Combine 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour (282 g), 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon of allspice, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, ¼ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, blend granulated white sugar, brown sugar, and butter. Whip together at high speed using an electric mixer for 2 minutes. You may also opt for a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment.
- Afterward, incorporate the eggs and vanilla, then mix at a medium speed for approximately 1 minute until the mixture turns pale in color and achieves a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate buttermilk, sour cream, ½ cup of apple cider reduction, and apple butter into the mix. Blend at medium speed until fully combined. Don't be concerned if the batter looks curdled at this stage; it will unify once the dry ingredients are introduced.
- To achieve a smooth batter, gently incorporate the dry ingredients little by little while mixing at a low speed. Ensure to scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary with a rubber spatula.
- Begin by pouring the batter into the prepared pan, then bake the cake for 48-52 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick in the center.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.