Apple Cider Pound Cake – Moist & Easy Fall Dessert

 This Apple Cider Pound Cake is soft, buttery, and filled with cozy fall flavors. Made with apple cider, warm cinnamon, and a sweet apple cider glaze, it's a delicious homemade cake for Thanksgiving, family gatherings, or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup apple cider (unfiltered apple juice, not vinegar)
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp apple cider
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
5. Add the dry ingredients alternately with apple cider and sour cream, mixing gently until combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Mix powdered sugar, apple cider, and cinnamon until smooth.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the completely cooled cake.

Baking Tips

Use fresh, unfiltered apple cider for a richer apple flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.

Final Thoughts

This homemade Apple Cider Pound Cake combines buttery cake, warm cinnamon, and sweet apple cider glaze for a comforting fall dessert.

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