Description
Apple cider pound cake is a delightful autumn-inspired dessert that will warm your heart with every slice. This moist, buttery cake is infused with rich apple cider and aromatic cinnamon, making it a perfect treat for any occasion—be it breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a festive gathering. Topped with a sweet glaze, this cake not only tastes incredible but also looks beautiful on any table, ready to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons apple cider
- pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture while stirring on low speed until just combined.
- Mix in the apple cider until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Mix powdered sugar with apple cider for the glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg