SHAKER CIDER CAKE

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This recipe was posted in reply to a "recipe request" on the message board. It comes from an "old Shaker cookbook" that I have. You can use sweet or hard cider or Apple Jack in this recipe.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 8inch cakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 lb unsalted butter
3 cups sugar
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup apple jack or 1 cup apple cider (sweet or hard)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter three 8-inch loaf pans.
  • Line the bottoms with baking parchment cut to fit, turn the parchment over (this butters the topside) and pat it place firmly.
  • (Use of parchment is optional, but it makes unmolding the cakes a lot easier and saves on cleanup.) Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg, and set aside.
  • In a stand mixer or by hand, thoroughly cream the butter.
  • Add the sugar gradually, beating well.
  • Add the eggs in a slow stream and beat until light and fluffy.
  • At low speed, beat in about one third of the flour mixture, followed by half the cider.
  • Repeat, ending with the last one-third of flour.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans, filling them about two-thirds.
  • Firmly rap the pans on a counter a few times to make sure batter settles on bottom of pans.
  • Smooth the tops, slightly building up the edges and corners.
  • Bake just until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Do not over bake.
  • Cool the pans on cooling racks for about 10 minutes, then unmold, peel off the parchment and cool the cakes completely.
  • Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in a cool place.
  • This cake can be eaten right away but stores well for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 114.2, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.4

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