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Best Easy Cinnamon Apple Cider Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

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This moist, tender apple cider cake is topped with a rich brown sugar glaze. It’s a quick and easy fall dessert that comes together in one bowl and is perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with a parchment paper circle.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients together: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream ¾ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup packed brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and 1 cup apple cider, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
  8. For the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt ¼ cup unsalted butter. Add ½ cup packed brown sugar and ¼ cup heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let cool 5 minutes, then whisk in ½ cup sifted powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let set for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix the batter. The cake is even better on day two. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and coconut cream.

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Keywords: apple cider cake, brown sugar glaze, fall dessert, easy cake, cinnamon apple cake

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