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Apple Cider Pound Cake

A rich, buttery fall-inspired pound cake infused with reduced apple cider and warm spices, topped with a sweet apple cider glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ginger
  • 0.125 tsp cloves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider reduced to 1/2 cup
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp apple cider
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Loaf or bundt pan
  • Wire rack