Apple Cider Crazy Cake Recipe
This Apple Cider Crazy Cake is a moist and flavorful cake that uses apple cider for natural sweetness and spice, incorporating warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It’s an easy-to-make, egg-free cake perfect for cozy gatherings and fall-inspired desserts.
- Author: Grace
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting or a simple glaze
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Create Wells for Wet Ingredients: Make three separate wells in the dry ingredients; pour the vegetable oil in the first well, apple cider vinegar in the second, and vanilla extract in the third.
- Add Apple Cider and Mix: Pour the apple cider over all the ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and Finish: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze if desired before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake texture.
- This recipe is egg-free, making it suitable for those with egg allergies.
- You can substitute apple cider with apple juice if needed, but the cider adds more depth.
- For added flavor, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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