Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this moist and flavorful Apple Cider Cake. Bursting with rich apple cider goodness, warm spices, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion—be it festive gatherings or cozy family dinners. The addition of a delightful apple cider caramel filling elevates this dessert, making it a true showstopper. With its beautiful presentation and incredible taste, this cake will leave your guests wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups apple cider
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Apple Cider Reduction: In a saucepan, boil the apple cider over medium-high heat until reduced to about 2 cups (approximately 30 minutes). Let cool.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in buttermilk and sour cream until combined. Gradually stir in cooled apple cider reduction.
- Fold Together: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture slowly using a rubber spatula until just combined; careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg