This moist homemade apple cider loaf cake is a must make for any apple lover! It's bursting with apple flavor and seasonal spices. A perfect addition to your Fall baking! Enjoy for breakfast, snack or dessert!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 1lb loaf pan (9x5-inches) with baking spray (*see notes). Line prepared baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the two longer sides. Set aside.
In a clean bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
Prepare apple. Peel apple, discarding the skin or reserving for another use. Carefully shred apple, using a handheld grater, measuring out 1 cup worth of shredded apple. Set aside.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine vegetable oil with apple cider and apple butter. Mix in granulated sugar. Add in one egg at a time, followed by vanilla and spices. Mix in shredded apple. Add half of the flour, mixing until just barely combined, followed by the remaining flour. Mix until fully combined and no streaks remain.
Transfer batter into prepared baking pan. If necessary, use an offset spatula to level off the top.
Bake at 350°F for 70-75 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Bake time may vary from one oven to the next, begin checking at 70 minutes and continue monitoring every few minutes until the loaf is done.
Cool in pan for at least 30 minutes. Using parchment paper overhang, carefully pull up and outwards to remove loaf from pan. Transfer loaf to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer loaf and parchment paper to a gallon sized bag or appropriately sized airtight container. For best results, store overnight before slicing. (*See notes and tips within this post and recipe)
Remove loaf from storage bag or container. Slice and serve. Store remaining slices for up to several days in an airtight container.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For the most accurate data, use your preferred nutrition calculator with the actual ingredients you used to make this recipe.
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