Apple Cider Dessert
Cozy, spiced, and full of fall flavor—this apple cider dessert brings apples, cinnamon, and cider together in a simple recipe that feels comforting and celebratory.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider reduced to 1 cup
- 1 box yellow cake mix 15 oz; swap with spice cake mix or gluten-free mix
- 2 medium apples peeled and sliced; swap with pears or frozen apples
- 2 eggs for binding
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted; can swap with coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon plus a pinch of nutmeg or cloves if desired
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp warm apple cider to thin glaze
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a saucepan and simmer until reduced to 1 cup.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake mix, cinnamon, and salt (if not included in the mix).
- In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in the reduced apple cider.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Gently fold in apple slices.
- Spread batter into a greased baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Whisk powdered sugar with warm apple cider to form a glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
Swap cake mix for spice cake to add extra warmth, or turn the recipe into dessert bars for parties. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.