Apple Cider Pound Cake (Utah)

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 flavour. I love everything about it!

¾ cup butter, softened
1½ cups sugar
3 large eggs
1½ cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
¼ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. sea salt
½ cup sparkling apple cider

Glaze:
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
3-4 tsp. sparkling apple cider

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4). Line bottom of a greased 9x5” loaf pan with parchment paper; grease paper.

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 sea salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cider, beating well after each addition.

Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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.

Makes 12 servings.