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Best Cinnamon Apple Cider Cake with Easy Brown Sugar Glaze

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This incredibly moist and tender apple cider cake is made with a simple trick—pouring the cider straight into the batter—and topped with a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze. It’s the perfect fall dessert that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups apple cider
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar (for glaze)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • 3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. With the mixer on low speed, add about one-third of the flour mixture, then half of the apple cider, then another third of the flour, the remaining cider, and finally the last of the flour. Mix just until combined after each addition. The batter will be thin.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then lift out and cool completely.
  8. For the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  9. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and spread evenly. Let set for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and butter. Do not overmix the batter. Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from soaking in. Toasting the spices before adding them enhances their flavor. The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen unglazed for up to 3 months.

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