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Apple Cider Bundt Cake
Caroline

Apple Cider Bundt Cake

This cozy Apple Cider Bundt Cake is moist, spiced, and perfectly autumnal — featuring fresh apple cider, warm cinnamon, and a buttery sugar topping that makes every bite taste like a trip to the apple orchard.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall Baking
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ½ cup applesauce or apple butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • Optional: whipped cream or caramel sauce for serving

Equipment

  • 10-cup Bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer or stand mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • wire rack
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the center.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate cup, whisk together apple cider and applesauce or apple butter.
  4. In a stand mixer, beat butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 2 minutes until creamy.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and scraping down sides as needed.
  6. Alternate adding the flour mixture in three parts and the cider mixture in two parts, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan well. Pour the batter in and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While still warm, brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Gently tilt and press to coat the surface.
  11. Once cooled, slice and serve as-is or with whipped cream or caramel sauce.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh apple cider—not the shelf-stable juice version.
  • The cake’s sweetness is balanced, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.