This pound cake is incredible, and reminds me of fall and winter with every bite. Using sparkling apple cider in the batter and the glaze gives it a delicious and unique flavor. I love everything about it!
—NIKKI BARTON PROVIDENCE, UT
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 40 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sparkling apple cider
GLAZE
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons sparkling apple cider
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan with parchment paper; grease paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cider, beating well after each addition.
3. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth; spoon over top of cake, allowing it to flow over sides.