Apple cider Bundt cake has subtle apple flavor and warm spice notes.

But the best part is the sugary crust.

For the best cake crumb, ensure to beat your butter and sugar until lightened in color and fluffy.

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This takes longer than you might think, at least three to four minutes.

Coat a 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan with baking spray, and set aside.

With mixer on low speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

bundt cake with cooking spray

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Beat in vanilla until just combined.

Transfer batter to prepared pan.

Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.

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Invert cake onto wire rack, and remove pan.

Set cake on a wire rack over a large, rimmed baking sheet.

Brush warm cake with melted butter.

dry ingredients with whisk

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Let cool completely on wire rack, about 2 hours.

Store cake in an airtight container in refrigerator or at room temperature up to 3 days.

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bundt cake out of pan

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melted butter

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cinnamon-sugar mixture

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apple cider bundt cake on wire rack

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