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Apple Cider Bundt Cake

This delicious apple cider bundt cake is inspired by old-fashioned cider donuts, with cozy notes of spiced cider, cinnamon sugar, and a tender, moist crumb. Packed with fall flavor in every bite.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple cider bundt cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 slices
Calories 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom or 4 cardamom seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil neutral flavor oil
  • 1½ cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider reduced, see note below
  • ½ cup apple sauce

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously coat a 6-cup Bundt pan with butter or nonstick baking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the apple cider and applesauce. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, oil, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients and apple mixture to the creamed butter mixture in alternating additions: Start with ⅓ of the flour mixture, then add ⅓ of the apple mixture. Mix gently.Repeat this step two more times, ending with the remaining apple mixture. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to release any air bubbles.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely. While the cake is still warm, brush it all over with the melted butter.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle or pat the mixture all over the cake for a crackly sweet crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 318mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g