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Spiced Apple Cider Bundt Cake with a Cinnamon-Cider Glaze

October 4, 2011 by feastonthecheap 21 Comments

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Mariel here. I spent part of the weekend upstate, lapping up the peace and quiet that only the countryside can provide. Living in the city is like living under constant attack – honking horns make my hair stand on end, a scary neighbor ensures I break into a cold sweat when I leave the apartment, and my dog’s shrill bark could be sold and marketed as a medical-grade defibrillator. What does this have to do with a Cider Bundt Cake? Not much, other than the fact that I picked up a big ol’ jug of cider while I was enjoying greener, serener pastures on Saturday. So for me, this dessert/treaty breakfast tastes extra comforting…

You’ve probably had an apple cake before and I suspect most people enjoy a warm glass of cider from time to time, so I’d imagine this would be a pleaser amongst most crowds (other than dieters, although I did replace a great deal of butter with applesauce). It’s dense and moist and the cider glaze provides just the slightest hint of tang. Plus, it’s a snap to prepare; the only thing that takes a little focus is simmering the glaze since it necessitates about 35 minutes to reduce. You don’t have to babysit it, but unattended open flames are never a good idea. I suggest pairing this with vanilla or cinnamon ice cream, but you probably already thought of that.

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Spiced Apple Cider Bundt Cake with a Cinnamon-Cider Glaze
Serves 10

Ingredients for the Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour – stock
3½ teaspoons baking powder – stock
2 teaspoons cinnamon – stock
1 teaspoon allspice – stock
1 teaspoon nutmeg – stock
½ teaspoon ground cloves – stock
½ teaspoon salt – stock
½ cup unsweetened applesauce – $1.99
1½ cups packed light brown sugar – stock
3 Tablespoons butter, softened – stock
3 large eggs – stock
1½ cups cider – $2.99
½ teaspoon vanilla extract – stock

Ingredients for the Glaze:
1 cup of cider – calculated above
1 Tablespoon of lightly packed brown sugar – stock
1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon – stock
Grand total assuming “well-stocked” kitchen: $4.98
Cost per serving: $0.49

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Liberally spray or butter a bundt pan and dust lightly with flour.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, spices, salt and baking powder. Set aside.

3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter, applesauce and brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time until combined, but don’t over-beat.

4. Combine the cider and vanilla in a spouted container (like a Pyrex measuring glass)

5. On the lowest setting, add the flour and cider mixtures alternating between each. Start and end with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.

7. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then invert the cake onto the wire rack and cool completely.

8. For the glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine the three ingredients over low heat. Simmer through for 35 minutes until the mixture reduces to 1/4 cup. Stir occasionally. The mixture will thicken up most noticeably towards the end, in the “final” reduction. Glaze the cake once it’s completely cooled.

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Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Recipe Index, Recipes Under $5, Sweets & Treats Tagged With: Baking, breakfast, cider, dessert, fall, food, recipes under $5

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A mother-daughter duo starring a professional caterer and a fledgling foodie.

Comments

  1. Steve @ HPD says

    October 4, 2011 at 8:24 am

    This time of the year is supposed to be pumpkin season, and I do love pumpkin snacks and desserts, but for my money you just can’t over-do it with apples. Cheers!

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  2. Rhonda says

    October 4, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Let me grab a cup of coffee and a big slice of that bundt cake. I can taste the fall in it already.

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  3. Charlotte Lord @ Weekends So Sweet says

    October 4, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Looks awesome. The cider glaze sounds so simple it will have to be my new go to for pumpkin muffins/cupcakes!

    Reply
  4. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    October 4, 2011 at 10:36 am

    Mmmm, that glaze looks amazing!

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  5. Krista {Budget Gourmet Mom} says

    October 4, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    Oh…that is just screaming eat me! It looks amazing!

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  6. sippitysup says

    October 4, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    An apple a day in any form. GREG

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  7. Mary Beth says

    October 4, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I made the cake and it was delish! http://redmittens.com/2011/10/04/applesauce-loaf-cake/

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  8. Heather Ellicott says

    October 4, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    Looks Delish

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  9. Kate@Diethood says

    October 4, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    Oh myyyy gosh… that glaze!! Yummo!

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  10. LunaCafe says

    October 4, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    Wow, this looks so amazing–moist and yummy. Can’t wait to try it. …Susan

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  11. Butternbourbon says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Would it be to much to add bourbon whipped cream to this??? Pretty sure it’s making it to my turkey day menu.

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    • feastonthecheap says

      October 5, 2011 at 9:10 am

      I had actually thought about adding Bourbon to the glaze, but since I’m not really a big bourbon drinker, I didn’t have any on hand. That bourbon whipped cream sounds like an amazing addition!

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  12. Cindy B. says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:49 am

    Sounds delicious!!! Can’t wait to try it. I bet it would be great to eat for breakfast too.

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  13. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    October 5, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Looks fantastic! Yay apple love 🙂 I would love a slice for breakfast!

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  14. Nutmeg Nanny says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:28 am

    Yum yum yum! I have 20 lbs of apples sitting in my kitchen….I know what I’m making!

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  15. Liz Freedman says

    October 5, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    It sounds wonderful! I’ve printed it and will make it for Thanksgiving at Steve and Martha’s

    Love, Grandma

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  16. Marly says

    October 11, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    I’ll have a slice please…ok…maybe two!! Looks SO good!

    Reply
  17. Katrina says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    I just made some spiced cider yesterday. It simmered all day long, so much so that it’s almost a little too potent, even for my husband who loves the stuff. There is just about enough left to make this cake. Sounds great!

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  18. Katrina says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Thought I’d let you know I did make this cake a couple weeks ago–it was great! I just posted it with a link here for the recipe. Thanks!
    http://www.bakingandboys.com/2011/11/chocolate-chip-bundt-cookie-ice-cream.html

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    October 4, 2011 at 5:35 pm

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