Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup apple cider
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored)
– ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
– Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Creating a delicious Apple Cider Coffee Cake is simple when you follow these easy-to-understand steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the apple cider. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
7. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the Cake: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Before serving, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar, if desired.
These step-by-step instructions will guide you in creating this incredible cake with ease!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 3g