Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick + 2 tbsp), room temperature
- 1¼ cups white sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1–1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Caramel Apple Glaze:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and generously spray a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a small bowl, combine apple cider, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the cider mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smooth the top, and tap to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 7 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
- Prepare the Caramel Apple Glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt brown sugar and butter, stirring constantly. Slowly add heavy cream and apple cider (it will bubble), then stir and let it boil lightly for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Finish the Cake: While cake is still warm, brush with melted butter. Combine cinnamon and sugar, then sprinkle over the cake. Drizzle the caramel glaze over the top. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- If glaze thickens too much, gently reheat before drizzling.
- This cake is best served the same day but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
