Who says sparkling cider is just for drinking and toasting? Why not for dessert too? I had so much fun trying out the recipe for this little Sparkling Cider pound cake created by Nikki from Chef In Training. It’s perfect for a holiday party or to celebrate the New Year with!

Sweets: Recipe: Sparkling Cider Pound Cake with Cider Glaze

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sparkling cider (Martinelli's of course!)
GLAZE
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. sparkling cider

Instructions

Cream butter, shortening and sugar together in a large bowl.
Beat in eggs one at a time.
In a small bowl, combine salt, baking powder and flour and stir to evenly combine. Add alternately with 1/2 c. sparkling cider to the wet ingredients and beat until well incorporated.
Pour into a greased and floured 9 inch by 5 inch loaf pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for about 60-70 minutes or until the top is golden brown and until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean. Let cool for 5-10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
GLAZE
In a medium bowl, whisk sparkling cider and powdered sugar until smooth consistency is reached. Pour over cooled cake.

The glaze is deliciously full of that crisp apple cider taste. I couldn’t stop drizzling it on every individual piece. It was so good! This proves my theory that sparkling apple cider is the best drink on earth; bubbly, sweet and perfect to not only pair with dessert but to be part of the dessert, too! Cheers!

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