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Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake
Carolina Gomez

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan (9x5-inch)
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, applesauce, and apple cider.
  5. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until combined.
  6. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. 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