Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake
This Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake is moist, warmly spiced, and infused with apple cider flavor, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy desserts.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Loaf pan (9x5-inch)
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup apple cider reduced for richer flavor if desired
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, applesauce, and apple cider.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until combined.
- Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Optional: whisk powdered sugar and apple cider to make a glaze, drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per slice, approx. 10 servings):
- Calories: 240
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 20g