Description
This isn’t your average pound cake—it’s apple cider magic in every bite. Rich, dense, and beautifully spiced, this doubled-up version serves a crowd and brings warm autumn vibes with a tangy-sweet glaze and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for gatherings or slow weekends.
Ingredients
For the Pound Cake
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup apple cider (reduce slightly for deeper flavor, optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
For the Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3–4 tbsp apple cider
Pinch of cinnamon
Optional: a splash of vanilla or a hint of lemon zest for brightness
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two loaf pans or one large bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Add dry ingredients to wet in thirds, alternating with apple cider. Stir in vanilla.
Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 mins, then transfer to a rack.
For glaze: mix powdered sugar, cider, cinnamon, and optional zest or vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled cake generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g