Apple Cider Cake

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Get ready to indulge in the most amazing apple cider cake ever! This cake is bursting with apple flavor and is unbelievably moist, thanks to a heavenly apple cider caramel filling. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and a swirl of more apple cider caramel, this cake is a dream come true for apple cider enthusiasts!

Why this apple cake is a must-try:

  • It’s packed with delicious apple goodness and warm spices. Made with apple butter and a reduction of apple cider, every bite is infused with rich apple flavor. Plus, spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice add cozy fall vibes to the cake.
  • Prepare for a soft and moist cake that practically melts in your mouth. The secret? Buttermilk and sour cream work their magic to keep this cake incredibly tender.
  • Cream cheese frosting takes this cake to a whole new level of yumminess. With each forkful, you’ll experience the perfect balance of sweet cake and creamy frosting.
  • The homemade apple cider caramel sauce takes this cake to the next level. It’s like a caramel-filled apple wonderland in every bite!
  • And the best part? This cake is completely homemade, from the batter to the frosting. No shortcuts here – just pure homemade goodness!

Apple Cider Cake

Course Dessert
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 slices

Ingredients

For the Apple Cider Reduction:

  • – 6 cups apple cider

For the Apple Cider Cake:

  • – 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • – 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • – 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • – ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • – 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • – ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • – ½ teaspoon salt
  • – 10 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • – 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • – ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • – 3 eggs at room temperature
  • – 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • – ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • – ½ cup apple cider reduction at room temperature
  • – ⅓ cup unsweetened apple butter at room temperature

For the Apple Cider Caramel:

  • – ½ cup apple cider reduction at room temperature
  • – ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • – 9 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • – 1 cup heavy cream
  • – 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • – ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • – 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • – 8 oz cream cheese cold
  • – 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the Apple Cider Reduction:

  • – In a large saucepan, simmer 6 cups of apple cider over medium-low heat for 40-50 minutes until reduced to 1 cup. Let it cool completely before using.

For the Apple Cider Cake:

  • – Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • – In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • – In a large bowl, cream together sugars and butter until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • – Mix in buttermilk, apple cider reduction, and apple butter. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  • – Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 48-52 minutes. Let it cool completely.

For the Apple Cider Caramel:

  • – In a saucepan, combine apple cider reduction, brown sugar, and butter. Simmer for 5 minutes, then mix in cream. Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla and salt. Let it cool to room temperature.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • – Whip butter until pale and fluffy. Add cream cheese and mix until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.

Assembling the Cake:

  • – Poke holes in the cooled cake and fill them with apple cider caramel. Frost the cake with cream cheese frosting, drizzle with caramel, and swirl with a spoon. Cut into squares and enjoy!

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