Apple Cider Cake

If an Apple Cider Cake with Salted Caramel Icing doesn’t scream Autumn, then I just don’t know what does! This modified box cake recipe is a simple, fun, tasty twist on dessert.

These easy cake recipe is a delicious and simple, and it will wow all your friends this apple season! Enjoy a slice (or two!) after a hearty meal of chili dog casserole and baked mac and cheese.

Apple Cider Cake

Apple Cider Cake Ingredients

• Vanilla cake mix
• Egg
• Milk
• Butter
• Spiced apple cider drink mix
• Cinnamon, optional

Icing Ingredients

• Caramel candy cubes
• Vanilla icing
• Salt 

How do you make an apple cider cake?

Cake directions

⭐ First, in a large bowl combine apple cider mix with vanilla cake mix (and cinnamon, if desired).

⭐ Next, add egg, milk, and butter.  Beat with an electric mixer for about two minutes.

⭐ Then, pour batter into a greased cake pan (we love this homemade cake release).

⭐ Finally, bake until a toothpick comes out clean.  Allow to cool completely before icing.

Icing Directions

⭐ First, melt caramel candies in the microwave.

⭐ Next, in a bowl, combine vanilla icing and melted caramel.

⭐ Then, mix thoroughly and refrigerate until it cools and sets to the consistency of frosting.

⭐ Finally, remove icing from refrigerator and stir in salt.

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Recommended Tools

• Vanilla cake mix
• Spiced apple cider drink mix
• Vanilla icing
• Caramel candy cubes
• Cake pans
• 4 cup glass measuring cup
• Stainless steel measuring spoons
• Kitchenaid Classic Stand Mixer
• Crystal cake plate

How to Make an Apple Cider Cake

Easy Apple Cider Cake

If an Apple Cider Cake with Salted Caramel Icing doesn't scream Autumn, then I just don't know what does! This modified box cake recipe is a simple, fun, tasty twist on dessert.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple cider cake

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Chill Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 240kcal

Author: April Woods

Ingredients

Cake:

• one box vanilla cake mix
• ingredients to prepare boxed cake mix
• 5 packets spiced apple cider drink mix
• 1 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon optional

Icing:

• 1 ½ cups caramel candy cubes
• 1 container vanilla icing
• ½ to 1 teaspoon salt taste as you go

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Instructions

Cake:

• In a large bowl, combine vanilla cake mix, apple cider mix, and cinnamon if using.
• Add eggs, milk, butter, and cinnamon. Beat with an electric mixer for 1 - 2 minutes, until fully incorporated.
• Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 - 30 minutes. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Icing:

• Melt caramel candies in the microwave (cook in 20 second increments and stir between, until melted through), it should yield approximately 1 cup when melted.
• In a bowl, combine vanilla icing and melted caramel. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Remove icing from refrigerator and stir in salt.
• Frost cake and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal

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