Washington Apple Cider Cake with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze (Dairy Free)
Think apple cider donut—but in cake form! This fall favorite has a ginger twist and pairs perfectly with a steaming mug of apple cider. Choose sweet, crisp apples like Gala, Golden Delicious, or Fuji. The cake is dairy-free, but the glaze isn’t.
Ingredients
The Cake
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Ginger Cake Mix - Flour & Olive, 1 box

- 4 whole4 whole4 whole Eggs, large
- .75 cup.75 cup.75 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, mild

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Molasses, mild, unsulphured
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Ginger Root, peeled, finely grated

Stir In
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Apple Cider, hot
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Apple, Fuji, peeled, cored and grated - approximately 3/4 cup
The Glaze
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Apple Cider
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Granulated White Sugar

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Sugar, Raw
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Cinnamon, Ground

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
The Cake
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9 or 10-inch tube pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- If using a Bundt pan, apply a baking spray made with flour.
- Beat eggs at high speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- With the mixer still running, gradually add the olive oil in a thin drizzle and beat until thick and creamy.
- Add the molasses, grated ginger and ginger cake mix, then mix on low speed for one minute until just combined.
- Stir in the hot apple cider and grated apple and mix until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in baking pan for 5-10 minutes before unmolding.
- If baking mini bundt cakes, follow the directions above and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
The Glaze
- Microwave the apple cider and butter on high for 90 seconds.
- Lightly brush glaze on sides of hot cake.
- Combine sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle all over cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
Notes
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Baked Goods Breakfast Cakes Coconut Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 197 |
| Fat: | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 17 g |
| Protein: | 1 g |
| Cholesterol: | 3 g |
| Sodium: | 24 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 13 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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