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Apple Cider Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Sugar Coating and Apple Cider Glaze Recipe

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This Apple Cider Cake is a moist and flavorful bundt cake inspired by baked apple cider donuts. It features a tender crumb infused with apple cider and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The cake is coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture and finished with a sweet apple cider glaze, making it a perfect treat for fall or any cozy occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 bundt cake (about 12 servings)

Ingredients

Apple Cider Cake

  • 3 cups (395g) all purpose flour (see notes for GF version)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240g) apple cider
  • 1/2 cup (125g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup (225g) vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Coating

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp apple cider
  • 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Apple Cider Glaze

  • 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar
  • 3–4 tsp apple cider

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-cup bundt pan with nonstick spray and dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift the flour. Then whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the apple cider, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
  4. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert it onto a cooling rack and let it cool further for about 30 minutes before applying the coating.
  7. Prepare Coating: In a small bowl or cup, mix the melted butter and apple cider. In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Apply Coating: Using a pastry brush, brush the butter and apple cider mixture all over the cake, making sure to cover every surface.
  9. Add Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the cake, pressing it gently so it adheres well.
  10. Make Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 3 to 4 teaspoons of apple cider, adding the cider one teaspoon at a time until the glaze is pourable but not too thin.
  11. Drizzle Glaze: Drizzle the apple cider glaze over the cake just before serving for an extra sweet and tangy finish.
  12. Enjoy: Slice the cake and enjoy the moist, flavorful apple cider bundt cake with its delicious cinnamon sugar coating and glaze.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
  • Ensure that the cake is slightly cooled before applying the coating to prevent it from melting too much.
  • Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor; shelf-stable apple juice won’t give the same depth of taste.
  • This cake stores well covered at room temperature for 2-3 days or can be refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For extra spice, consider adding a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the dry ingredients.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/apple-cider-bundt-cake-with-cinnamon-sugar-coating-and-apple-cider-glaze-recipe/