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    Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake

    Published: Oct 5, 2020 » Modified: Dec 8, 2021 by Haley » This post may contain affiliate links

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    If I could, I would declare this Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake THE loaf cake of fall. With reduced apple cider (aka ultra flavorful), plenty of cinnamon and nutmeg, a tender, moist cake - it's just so delicious. You're going to fall (haha) in love with this one, promise.

    Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake

    Ingredients for this Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake

    • Apple cider
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • All purpose flour
    • Baking powder
    • Granulated sugar
    • Light brown sugar
    • Eggs
    • Canola oil
    • Vanilla extract

    IS REDUCING THE APPLE CIDER NECESSARY?

    Short answer: yes! Reducing the apple cider condenses the flavor and produces a stronger cider flavor. Without doing this, you likely won't taste any cider in your loaf. It's painless and worth it step!

    • Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake
    • Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake

    KITCHEN EQUIPMENT YOU'LL NEED

    • Sauce pan
    • Loaf pan
    • Parchment paper
    • Measuring cups
    • 2x medium bowls
    • Spoon or spatula

    HOW TO MAKE THIS LOAF CAKE

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350℉. Reduce the apple cider by half. Do so by bringing it to a boil on high heat and then reducing to a simmer on medium-low heat for about 8-10 minutes.

    Step 2: Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl - flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt. Mix to combine.

    Step 3: Combine all wet ingredients into a separate bowl - apple cider, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.

    Step 4: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix together until just combined. Pour into a greased + lined loaf pan, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a tester comes out with little to no crumbs. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan.

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    Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake

    Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake

    This spiced apple cider loaf cake is a perfect quick bread for fall. With delicious apple cider, warm fall spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, and a perfect moist texture, it can't get better.
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 ½ cups apple cider reduced to ¾ cup
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs room temp
    • ½ cup canola oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For sprinkling on top:

    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350℉ and prep a loaf pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper. 
    • In a sauce pot, bring the apple cider to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 8-10 minutes, until reduced by half - ending with ¾ cup.
    • Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl - flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt. Mix to combine.
    • Combine all wet ingredients into a separate bowl - apple cider, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
    • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix together until just combined. Pour into your loaf pan, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon evenly on top.
    • Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a tester/tooth pick comes out with little to no crumbs. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
    Course: Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Loaf Cake
    Author: Haley

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    Comments

    1. Lindsey M. says

      December 04, 2020 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      Another amazing loaf ! This was SO good and made my kitchen smell amazing. The spices were perfect and my family gobbled it up in one sitting. We had to brew a pot of coffee for the perfect cozy pairing. Will definitely make again!

      Reply
      • Haley says

        December 06, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Yay! Glad you loved this one too 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sarah says

      January 08, 2022 at 3:24 pm

      I want to make this but my grocery store only has apple juice! Can I substitute or is apple cider a must?

      Reply
      • Haley says

        January 08, 2022 at 9:44 pm

        Hi Sarah! Thanks for asking - I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, however if you really can't get your hands on apple cider I'd say it's worth a try! Just make sure it's unsweetened apple juice and perhaps pull the sugar back a smidge (not too much though because it'll throw off the texture of the cake). Let me know how it goes if you try it!

        Reply
    3. Charlotte says

      October 05, 2023 at 12:49 am

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious! Could I use mini loaf pans (5 1/2 x 3″ size) to make this? Would you suggest about a cup of batter in each? I'd love to make it for neighbors and family. Thank you!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Haley says

        October 09, 2023 at 8:05 am

        Yes absolutely! As for how much, it's hard to say without knowing the size of your mini loaf pans, so I'd say just leave about an inch at the top. Hope everyone loves them!!

        Reply
    4. Michelle says

      November 03, 2023 at 8:41 pm

      Have you tried adding chopped apples to this as well for extra apple flavor? Wondering how much to add 😉

      Reply
      • Haley says

        November 07, 2023 at 3:28 pm

        I haven't! I'd maybe do 3/4 cup chopped pretty small, since they let off a good deal of moisture.

        Reply
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