The cinnamon and apple flavors in this delicious bundt cake really pop. Fresh apple cider and applesauce were used to make it.
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE PAN GOOP– ¼ cup unsalted butter softened– ¼ cup all purpose flourFor the cake– 1 cup granulated sugar– 1 cup brown sugar packed– 1 cup vegetable oil– 4 eggs at room temperature– 1 cup unsweetened applesauce at room temperature– 1 cup apple cider at room temperature– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract– 3 cups all-purpose flour– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon– ¼ teaspoon nutmeg– 1 teaspoon salt– 1 Tablespoon baking powder– ¼ cup powder sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Start with a 325-degree oven. Make pan goop by mixing flour and softened butter in a small bowl. A pastry brush should coat the pan's sides and crevices with goop. Set aside.
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Step 1
Mix flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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Step 2
Mix sugar, brown sugar, and oil in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment for 2 minutes on medium speed.
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Step 3
For 2 minutes, mix eggs and sugar on medium speed. On low, mix vanilla and applesauce.
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Step 4
Add ⅓ of the flour mixture and half of the apple cider to the mixer on low speed. After mixing almost completely, add ⅓ of the flour mixture, the remaining apple cider, and the remaining flour mixture.
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Step 5
Finish mixing without flour streaks. In the bundt pan, bake the batter 50–54 minutes. To check cake doneness, insert a toothpick into the thickest part and remove crumbs.
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Step 6
Let the cake cool completely in the bundt pan before transferring it to a large plate, cake board, or cooling rack.Sprinkle powder sugar on top.