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Apple Cider Bundt Cake Recipe – Easy Cozy Dessert with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

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This Apple Cider Bundt Cake is a cozy, comforting dessert featuring reduced apple cider and warm spices, finished with a cinnamon sugar glaze. Perfect for fall gatherings, brunch, or anytime you crave a sweet treat with nostalgic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider (fresh or store-bought, NOT apple juice)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free blend)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons reduced apple cider (from above)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups apple cider into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until reduced to about 3/4 cup (12–15 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  2. Generously butter and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan, covering every nook. Tap out excess flour. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat butter and oil with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined. Pour in cooled, reduced apple cider and mix gently.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spoon batter into prepared Bundt pan, smooth top, and tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cake cool in pan for 15–20 minutes, then flip onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
  10. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, reduced apple cider, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.
  11. Let glaze set for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Reduce the cider fully for best flavor. Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Don’t overmix once dry ingredients are added. Grease the Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Cake keeps well for several days and can be frozen unglazed for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: apple cider cake, bundt cake, cinnamon sugar glaze, fall dessert, easy cake recipe, cozy baking, autumn cake, brunch cake

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