Description
A moist, spiced bundt cake infused with real apple cider and diced apples. This easy one-bowl recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, make-ahead entertaining, or a cozy autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) apple cider
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp mix), peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons apple cider (for glaze)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan thoroughly with non-stick baking spray containing flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down bowl sides. Add vanilla extract.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with apple cider in two additions. Start and end with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold diced apples into the batter using a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons apple cider, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
For intense flavor, simmer apple cider to reduce it by half before using. Toss diced apples in 1 tablespoon of flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best emulsion. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. ¾ i
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: apple cider cake, bundt cake, fall dessert, holiday baking, cinnamon apple cake, easy dessert, make-ahead dessert