SPARKLING CIDER POUND CAKE

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This pound cake is incredible and completely reminds me of fall 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, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 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., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth; spoon over top of cake, allowing it to flow over sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.