Cider Cake With Dark Caramel Nut Frosting Recipe

Name: Cider Cake With Dark Caramel Nut Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, seperated; 3 ½ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup cider; 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; ⅓ cup light cream; ½ cup butter; ½ cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, seperated
3 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup cider
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
⅓ cup light cream
½ cup butter
½ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

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["Preheat the oven to 350*.", "in a large mixer bowl, cream the butter and sugar for 3 minutes.", "in a small bowl, beat the egg yolks throughly, and add to the butter mixture.", "sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cloves, and cinnamon.", "add this to the butter mixture alternately with the cider, beginning and ending with the flour.", "in a large mixer bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter with a rubber spatula.", "pour the batter into a greased 9x13"" pan and bake for 30 minutes or until cake just shrinks away from the sides of the pan and the top springs back when touched with your finger.", "while the cake is baking, prepare the frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and butter.", "bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.", "whisking all the time.", "lover the heat if necessary -- stir in the nuts and vanilla and keep warm.", "as soon as the cake is removed from the oven -- pour the warm caramel over the top --", "let the cake cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving."]

1829

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, seperated, 3 ½ cups flour, and more.

Yes, Cider Cake With Dark Caramel Nut Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cider Cake With Dark Caramel Nut Frosting

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Variations & substitutions

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