Description

Indulge in the delightful Festive Apple Cider Cake, a perfect blend of warm spices and fresh apples that captures the essence of autumn. This moist and flavorful cake features layers infused with reduced apple cider and is topped with a creamy icing for an impressive finish. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Serve it with coffee or tea for a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of fall.

Ingredients

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2 cups apple cider
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
8 ounces unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground clove
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp allspice
2 Honey Crisp apples, peeled, cored, and pureed
1 8-ounce package of cream cheese
1 stick of butter for icing
5 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup plus 3 tsp fruit juice
1/2 tsp vanilla for icing

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
Reduce apple cider in a saucepan until about 1 cup remains. Let it cool slightly.
In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time followed by cooled cider, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients and fold in pureed apples.
Divide the batter among pans and bake for about 25 minutes. Cool before frosting.
For icing: Beat cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar gradually along with fruit juice until smooth.
Layer cakes with icing between each layer and frost the top and sides.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 104g)
Calories: 385
Sugar: 39g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 62mg