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Quick Cinnamon Apple Cider Cake with Easy Brown Sugar Glaze

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A tender, deeply spiced cake made with reduced apple cider for intense flavor, topped with a simple brown sugar glaze. Ready in under an hour with no mixer needed.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Reduce apple cider: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 ½ cups apple cider to a boil, then simmer for 12-15 minutes until reduced to about ⅓ cup. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together reduced cider, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (about 20 strokes). Batter will be thick.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. Make glaze: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbling (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in ¼ teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 1 minute.
  9. Place warm cake on cooling rack over parchment or baking sheet. Pour warm glaze over top, spreading gently. Let set for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, reduce the apple cider to concentrate flavor. Do not overmix the batter. Glaze the cake while it is still warm for optimal absorption. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: apple cider cake, cinnamon cake, brown sugar glaze, fall dessert, quick cake, easy cake

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