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Honeycrisp Apple Cider Cake

Honeycrisp Apple Cider Cake

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup apple cider (to be reduced to 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Reduce the Apple Cider

    Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and cook until it has reduced to exactly 1/2 cup. This should take about 10-12 minutes. Set it aside to cool completely before using in the batter.

  2. Step 2: Prepare the Oven and Pan

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan. Make sure to get into all the crevices so the cake releases easily after baking.

  3. Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Ensuring these are well-combined helps the cake rise evenly and distributes the spices perfectly.

  4. Step 4: Cream the Butter and Sugar

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.

  5. Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract, the cooled reduced apple cider, and the sour cream until smooth.

  6. Step 6: Combine and Fold

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the diced Honeycrisp apples using a spatula.

  7. Step 7: Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack.

  8. Step 8: Glaze and Finish

    Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of cider to create a smooth glaze. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides.