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Apple Cider Pound Cake

Moist Apple Cider Pound Cake for Cozy Fall Mornings

This Apple Cider Pound Cake offers a delightful mix of cozy flavors and textures, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3/4 cup Butter Unsalted for better control
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar Brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature for better incorporation
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour All-purpose flour preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder Check for freshness
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Opt for fresh cider
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp Apple Cider Adjust for consistency
  • pinch Cinnamon Enhances autumn flavor

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper and nonstick spray.
  2. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until lump-free.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with apple cider.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider to make the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, slice and wrap each piece tightly.

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