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Apple Cider Cake

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Cool Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours
Servings: 16 Servings

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 ½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
  • 10 tablespoons (142 g) unsalted butter at room temperature (½ cup + 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 g) plain yogurt at room temperature

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 10 to 12-cup Bundt pan.

For the Cake

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
    2 ½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix until combined.
    1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar, 10 tablespoons (142 g) unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Use a third bowl to combine the apple cider and yogurt.
    1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, ¾ cup (180 g) plain yogurt
  • Mix on low speed, and add the flour mixture and apple cider yogurt mixture to the butter mixture alternating between dry and wet ingredients beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Don’t overmix!
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, and smooth into an even layer with a spatula. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. The cake should be golden in color. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
    ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the melted butter to the cooled cake. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cake and press gently so the mixture adheres.
    2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
  • Slice the cake and serve.
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Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cake (serves 16) . Actual calories will vary.
*Applesauce can be substituted for the yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Apple Cider Cake
Serving Size
 
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
242
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
44
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
233
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
63
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
12
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
294
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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