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    Home » Recipes » Fall/Autumn

    Oct 18, 2020 · by Lola Calder-Rodas

    Easy Apple Cider Spice Cake

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    Fall is finally here! That means all things pumpkin and apple. While I like baking, I don't do it often and most times I use a boxed cake mix. Spiced up regular boxed cake with apple cider and apple chunks, turning it into a delicious and easy apple cider spice cake.

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    Spruce Your Cake Using Boxed Cake Mix

    Who says boxed cake has to be boring? You can make a great a cake from a boxed mix to taste like you got it from a bakery.

    If you are are not a baker, I get how frustrating it is. One of the most difficult aspects of food blogging is measuring for my recipes. I grew up watching my mom cooking by using un poquito de aqui y un poquito de alla! not measuring at all.

    So baking is more complexed. If you add even a pinch extra of an ingredient it could affect the ending result of your baked goods.

    So a few years ago, I found out by a baker friend of mine that you can spruce up a boxed cake mix and get great results. It is easy and you will end up with a great tasting cake!

    Ingredients to Make The Apple Cider Spice Cake

    apple cider spice cake without powder sugar

    **See the Recipe Card Below for complete measurements**

    You can use any brand of boxed cake mix. I prefer using Duncan Hines. For this recipe I used Signature Spice Cake mix. There are a few ingredients you will be swapping from the regular ingredients that are listed in the box to make a better batter.

    To make the batter you will need:

    Dry mix - self explanatory

    5 eggs - By adding the additional 2 eggs it will result in a fluffier cake

    1 stick of butter melted - Swapping the oil for the butter it will give the cake the moisture needed for a fluffier cake.

    1 cup of Apple Cider - Most of the boxed cakes ask for water or milk but for this cake adding apple cider will give that warm fall flavor. I use fresh apple cider that can be found in the produce aisle of your local market or you can also buy at the farmer's market to support local.

    Apple chunks - I like adding apple chunks to give it a hearty feel. I use Honey Crisp apples. The PNW has a large variety of apples but for this recipe I used Honey Crisp Apples. You could also use Granny Smith apples.

    1 Tbsp Vanilla - Use a vanilla bean or you can always use vanilla extract. I used good pure Vanilla.

    ½ tbsp of Pumpkin Pie Spice - You can always add the spices for apple pie but I love Pumpkin Spice so that is what I used.

    ¼ cup chopped Walnuts - I love adding any type of nuts or seeds to cakes to give it texture. You can use your favorites or leave them out.

    1 tbsp of Bourbon - This is my secret ingredient. I love apple cider and Bourbon. I use my favorite Four Roses Bourbon.

    Preparing the Apple Cider Spice Cake

    apple cider spice cake slice

    There are a few steps that you should to follow when baking to make from OK to a great cake.

    The mold you use matters when it comes to the cooking time and end result. I use the Nordic Ware Heritage Gold Bundt from Sur La Table.

    This step is very crucial in the baking process to have a good cake. Make sure you butter the pan and coat with flour evenly.

    In a stand mixer add eggs, milk, butter and dry mix, Pumpkin Spice, Bourbon and vanilla. Mix on medium for about 2 minutes, do not overmix. Fold in walnuts and apples.

    Pour on prepared mold and bake on a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    Rest for 15 minutes, unmold and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

    Simple and yet delicious! Boxed cake doesn't have to be average!

    apple cider spice cake powder sugar

    Substitutions

    • White or Yellow Cake mix can be used.
    • Pecans can be used instead of walnuts.
    • Brandy or Apple Liqueur can be used instead of Bourbon or it can be left out completely.

    Storing and Reheating

    Storing: Store in an air tight container. If you are not eating it immediately refrigerate for a few days.

    Reheating: Place in a microwave safe plate and reheat for 30 seconds.

    Some of My Favorite Desserts

    • Nutella Banana French Toast
    • Challah Mascarpone French Toast
    • Carrot Cake with Brandy

    If you make this recipe I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below.

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    Easy Apple Cider Spice Cake

    Lola - Café Sazón y Vida
    Fall is finally here! That means all things pumpkin and apple. While I like baking, I don't do it often and most times I use a boxed cake mix. Spiced up regular boxed cake with apple cider and apple chunks, turning it into a delicious and easy apple cider spice cake
    4.84 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Rest Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Apple, cake, Dessert, fall recipes
    Cuisine American, Puertorican
    Servings 8 servings

    Equipment

    • Mixer
    • Measuring spoons + cups
    • Bundt Cake mold

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box Duncan Hines Signature Spice Cake
    • 5 Large Eggs
    • 1 Stick Butter melted
    • 1 cup Apple Cider
    • 1 Honeycrisp apple cut in chunks
    • 1 tbsp Vanilla I used good pure extract or you can make your own
    • ½ tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
    • 1 tbsp Bourbon I used Four Roses

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the pan. Butter the pan and coat with flour evenly. Remove excess flour.
    • In a stand mixer add eggs, milk, butter and dry mix, Pumpkin Spice, Bourbon and vanilla. Mix on medium for about 2 minutes, do not overmix. Fold in walnuts and apples.
    • Pour on prepared mold and bake on a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Rest for 15 minutes, unmold and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
    Keyword Apple Cake, Bourbon Cake, desserts, Fall Recipes, holiday desserts, Pumpkin Spice, Spice Cake
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @cafesazonyvida on Instagram and use #cafesazonyvida!

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