Apple cider pound cake can be stored, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days, or you can freeze it for up to a month. I wound up with leftover cinnamon-sugar topping, so I stored that in a tiny container for future use (i.e. oatmeal topping or cinnamon toast). Please note, while I used sour cream, you can also use plain 2% or full-fat Greek yogurt in a pinch. Also, if apple cider isn’t available in your area, or in season, you can also use Simply Apple.
For other dessert ideas, try my peanut butter chocolate cake, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, or chocolate chip pecan brownies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45-50 minutes
Serves 8-10 people
Ingredients
Cake
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp cloves
1/3 c canola oil
1 c granulated sugar
1 tbsp sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 c apple cider
Glaze
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/3 c apple cider
Topping
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 F then spray an 8×4 loaf pan with nonstick baking spray (it has flour in it) or grease and flour instead.
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium bowl, set aside.
Whisk oil, sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add apple cider, then the dry ingredients, and stir until just moistened. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Bake 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. (My cake took 45 minutes)
While the cake is baking prepare the glaze. Heat the sugar and apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for one minute then remove from heat.
Stir the sugar and cinnamon topping in a separate small bowl.
Let the cake cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then using a knife or small spatula loosen around the edges, carefully remove the cake and place it on a cooling rack set over a lined cookie sheet. Use a pastry brush to apply the apple cider glaze over the top of the cake, then immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Let your apple cider pound cake cool before eating.