Best 7 Apple Cider Cake With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked apple cider cake, a symphony of flavors that harmoniously blends the sweet tartness of apples with the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. This delectable treat is enveloped in a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting, creating an irresistible duo that will tantalize your taste buds. Every bite of this moist and tender cake is an explosion of autumnal flavors, complemented perfectly by the creamy and tangy frosting. The article presents two irresistible recipes: the classic apple cider cake and its charming companion, the cinnamon cream cheese frosting. These recipes are meticulously crafted to guide you effortlessly through the baking process, ensuring a perfect result every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE APPLE CAKE



Homemade Apple Cake image

This delicious Homemade Apple Cake gives you made-from-scratch bragging rights, while you throw it together in three easy steps. Cinnamon, apples and walnuts are brought together for a warm, spiced fall treat served up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This will be a family fall favorite in even less time than it takes to make it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 quart vanilla or cinnamon ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes longer. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 1/2 g

APPLE SHEET CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This lightly spiced apple cake comes together in no time at all, and a few swoops of fluffy cinnamon cream cheese frosting dress it up for dessert. As written, this recipe yields a modest amount of frosting, so frosting lovers may want to double the recipe. Make sure to use fresh cinnamon for this recipe (and all of your fall baking) to get the best results.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (one 9-by-13-inch cake)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for preparing the pan
3/4 cup/165 grams light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups/480 milliliters unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup/180 milliliters neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 ounces/230 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup/65 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick), at room temperature
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup/100 grams confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees and set a rack in the center. Butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch glass or light colored metal baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar and eggs until pale and foamy. Add the applesauce, oil, spices and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the 2 cups flour, baking powder and baking soda, and whisk until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and firmly tap the pan on a countertop a few times to release air bubbles. Bake the cake until golden and puffed, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack.
  • When the cake is cool, make the frosting: Add the cream cheese, butter and cinnamon to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high until smooth, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. Turn the speed to low, and slowly add the confectioners' sugar. Mix until the sugar is moistened, then turn the speed up to medium-high and whip until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.

APPLE CIDER CAKE WITH APPLE CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Apple Cider Cake with Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting image

My sister lives very close to a place called Ritters in Pennsylvania. Ritters has the best apple cider i have ever tasted! I started making this cake back when I still lived in PA. Its a delicious addition to the fall menus and the aroma that wafts thru the house while its baking is just amazing!

Provided by Deneece Gursky @Smokeygirlxo

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

- 1 pillsbury golden cake mix
- 1 c apple cider (dont use apple juice)
- 1/3 c oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 t pumpkin spice
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1 t vanilla
FROSTING
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 c butter, soft
- 1 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1/4 c apple cider

Steps:

  • Mix all cake ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour into a bundt pan sprayed with non stick cooking spray, Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove and allow to cool a bit before easing it out of the pan and onto a cake plate.
  • Frosting:Beat together cheese, butter and sugar until nice and smooth. Add vanilla and cinnamon and blend. Now add cider and blend in.
  • Spoon frosting over cake. (I transfer mine to a measuring cup and pour it over the cake)
  • Serve with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy

HARVEST CAKE WITH CIDER-CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is an almost healthy cake that has loads of veggies (carrots, parsnip, zucchini), some whole wheat flour, no oil, and is still deliciously moist and sweet. Kids will eat this without complaint! You can also make little cupcakes with these. (If you want to make the original version, replace the applesauce and buttermilk with 1/2 cup oil and cook a little longer.) The original recipe is from the "Edible Seattle" magazine (Oct. 2008).

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 cake squares

Number Of Ingredients 22

cooking spray (with flour or butter, for the pan)
2 large carrots, grated (1 1/2 cups)
1 large parsnip, grated (1 cup)
1 medium zucchini, cored and grated (1 1/4 cups)
1 tart apple, grated (1 cup)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup buttermilk or 1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup mashed bananas or 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray or butter a 9" x 9" square pan, line with wax paper, and spray or butter the paper. Set aside.
  • Whisk the flours, soda, salt, and spices together in a medium-sized bowl. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugars until very well blended. Add the vanilla, buttermilk, and applesauce and whisk until completely combined. Using a spoon, stir in the flour mixture, then fold in the grated vegetables and fruit, stirring until completely coated with batter.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake on the middle rack for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the cake tests clean with a wooden toothpick. Let cool for 15 minutes, then invert the cake onto a cooling rack. Remove paper, and invert again onto a serving plate. Cool at least 1 hour more.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter and cream cheese together on medium speed until light and smooth, about 3 minutes. With the machine on low, add the sugar, a little at a time, then the cider and cinnamon. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, increase speed to high, and whip for 2 minutes.
  • Spread half the frosting on the cake and reserve the other half for another use, or split the cake in half horizontally, fill the center with a thin layer of frosting, then frost the tops and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 301.5, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 33.5, Protein 4.4

SLOW-COOKER APPLE CIDER CINNAMON ROLLS WITH EASY CREAM CHEESE-CARAMEL ICING



Slow-Cooker Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls with Easy Cream Cheese-Caramel Icing image

Consider your oven-space shortage conquered: These Bisquick™-based apple cider-flavored cinnamon rolls cook to perfection in the crock.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup spiced apple cider
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting
2 tablespoons caramel topping

Steps:

  • Line bottom and side of slow cooker with cooking parchment paper, then spray parchment with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir Roll Dough ingredients until dough forms. Turn out dough onto surface lightly sprinkled with Bisquick mix; knead until smooth, about 10 turns.
  • Roll dough into 15x9-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and apple pie spice; sprinkle on top. Tightly roll up dough from long end; pinch seam to seal. Cut roll into 9 equal slices. Place slices cut-side up in slow cooker.
  • Note: To absorb any condensation that forms inside the cover, secure a paper towel inside top of slow cooker cover. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until rolls are baked through.
  • Use parchment to remove rolls from slow cooker. In medium bowl, stir Icing ingredients until well combined. Spread over warm or room-temperature rolls (you might not use all the icing). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

APPLE CIDER CUPCAKES WITH CIDER CREAM CHEESE ICING



Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cider Cream Cheese Icing image

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Apple     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the cupcakes
3 cups unpasteurized apple cider
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
For the icing
2 cups apple cider
6 ounces cream cheese, cut into bits and softened
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Make the cupcakes:
  • In a large saucepan boil the cider until it is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups and let it cool. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together the shortening and the sugar until the mixture is fluffy and beat in the eggs, 1 at a time. Into the bowl sift together the flour, the cloves, the cinnamon, the baking soda, and a pinch of salt, stir in the reduced cider, and combine the mixture well. Divide the batter among 18 paper-lined 1/2-cup muffin tins and bake the cupcakes in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven for 25 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Transfer the cupcakes to a rack, let them cool in the tins, and remove them from the tins.
  • Make the icing:
  • In a saucepan boil the cider until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup and let it cool. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together the cream cheese, the confectioners' sugar, the reduced cider, and a pinch of salt until the icing is smooth.
  • Spread each cupcake with some of the icing.

APPLE CIDER CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Apple Cider Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting image

Categories     Cake     Cheese     Apple     Cinnamon

Yield serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with a handheld mixer, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality apple cider. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cake. Look for a cider that is made from fresh apples and has a deep amber color.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting that is not too sweet. This will allow the flavor of the apples to shine through.
  • Decorate the cake with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, or chopped nuts. This will add a festive touch.

Conclusion:

Apple cider cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make fall dessert. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, or just enjoying at home. The moist and flavorful cake is complemented perfectly by the creamy and tangy frosting. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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