Spiced Apple Cider Cake

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

This Spiced Apple Cider Cake is the perfect treat for cozy fall days, blending warm spices with sweet apple flavor. It’s easy to make and fills your kitchen with a delicious aroma that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

Moist and tender crumb thanks to apple cider and fresh apples, keeping every bite soft and flavorful.

Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add a comforting touch, making it taste like autumn in every slice.

Simple to customize—top with caramel drizzle, whipped cream, or enjoy it plain for a fuss-free dessert.

Recipe

This spiced apple cider cake is a delightful treat that combines the warm flavors of autumn with a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion, it’s easy to make and filled with the comforting essence of apple cider and spices.

Ingredients:

• 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
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider, and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped apples.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes:

• For extra flavor, reduce 1 cup of apple cider to ½ cup by simmering it on the stove until thickened.
• Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

Time:

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Serving:

8-10 servings

Calories:

Approx. 280 calories per serving

Cuisine:

American

Nutrition

This spiced apple cider cake is a delicious treat with a warm, comforting flavor. Here’s the nutritional information per serving:

What To Serve With It

When I’m serving spiced apple cider cake, I love pairing it with something to balance its sweetness and make the whole experience feel complete.

Sipping beverages like hot coffee or a cold glass of milk are my go-to choices—they just click with the cake’s warm spices.

For flavor pairings, I often add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to smooth things out.

Sometimes, I’ll even serve it with a tangy fruit compote, like cranberry or pear, for a fun twist.

It’s all about finding what makes your taste buds happy!