Grandma's Cider N Spice Cake

Warm your home and heart with Grandma's Cider N’ Spice Cake, a timeless fall-inspired dessert brimming with cozy flavors and nostalgia. This moist and tender cake gets its signature autumnal charm from aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, perfectly complemented by a generous infusion of apple cider. Topped with a silky cinnamon glaze, it’s a dessert that’s equal parts comforting and elegant. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a straightforward recipe, this spiced cake is ideal for holiday gatherings, weekend baking, or any occasion that calls for a little extra warmth. Serve with a steaming mug of cider or coffee for the ultimate treat. Perfectly spiced, irresistibly moist, and nostalgically delicious—this is the kind of recipe Grandma would be proud of!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cups apple cider
• 1 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or bundt pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth.

Step 10

Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Step 11

Enjoy Grandma's Cider N' Spice Cake with a warm cup of cider or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1144.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3731.2

Total Fat 100.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 261.0mg	0%
Sodium 2784.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 685.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 440.6g
Protein 33.6g	0%

Vitamin D 13.0IU	0%
Calcium 251.3mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 808.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.9%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 72.5%