Spiced Maple Apple Cider Cake with Walnut Streusel

Ingredients

• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 tsp baking powder
• •1/2 tsp baking soda
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1 tsp ground cinnamon
• •1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• •1/4 tsp ground cloves
• •1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• •1 cup granulated sugar
• •1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• •2 large eggs
• •1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• •1/2 cup apple cider
• •1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• •1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• •1/4 cup brown sugar for streusel
• •3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for streusel
• •1/2 cup all-purpose flour for streusel
• •1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for streusel

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the maple syrup, apple cider, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

7. 7

   To make the walnut streusel topping, combine the chopped walnuts, brown sugar, melted butter, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until crumbly.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake batter.

9. 9

   Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.