Fall Apple Cider Baking Recipe for Cozy Days
This apple cider cake captures the essence of autumn with warm spices, reduced cider, and a tender crumb. Perfect for cozy gatherings, it’s simple, seasonal, and full of comforting flavor.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Bundt Pan or Loaf Pan
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider reduced to 1 cup
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Simmer 2 cups apple cider until reduced to 1 cup. Cool slightly.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Add half the dry mix, then reduced cider, then the rest of the dry mix. Mix gently.
- Fold in sour cream until just combined.
- Pour batter into greased bundt or loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes.
- Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan. Dust with powdered sugar or glaze if desired.
Notes
Try adding diced apples, dried cranberries, or pecans for festive variation. A maple glaze makes this even more seasonal.