Pound cake is probably my husband’s all-time favorite dessert. This version was no exception! This sparkling cider pound cake recipe from Taste of Home has been in my ever growing “to try” file. When I found it recently, I knew it would be a perfect addition to #appleweek and a nice change from using fresh apples.
When I went looking for sparkling cider, at first, I had a difficult time finding it. I finally found a large display at Walmart and actually purchased a couple of bottles. Good thing! This recipe does not use a full bottle. My boys were clamoring to try it and when they finally did, they loved it. I have to say, it’s been a while since I had sparkling cider and boy it was good. Brought back memories.
This is the perfect pound cake. The texture is classic pound cake and while both the batter and glaze have sparkling cider, that flavor really comes through in the glaze and makes all the difference. I recommend not skipping the glaze.
This recipe was tested with Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
Sparkling Cider Pound Cake
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Monday: Appetizers and Drinks
Apple Cider Margaritas by A Palatable Pastime
Apple Pie Smoothie by Feeding Big
Caramel Apple Float by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Caramel Apple Martini by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Caramel Appletini by The Speckled Palate
Hot and Boozy Caramel Apple Cider by Love My Messy Messy Mess
Hot Fireball Apple Cider by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Mulled Apple Shrub Mule by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Pumpkin Spice Crockpot Apple Sauce by I Say Nomato
Red Hot Apple Cider by New South Charm
Roasted Apple and Acorn Squash Soup by Caroline’s Cooking
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Tuesday: Main Dishes and Sides
Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Chicken Salad with Apples and Cranberries by Feeding Big
Chopped Apple Salad by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Fall Apples Become Yummy Applesauce for the Year by Crafty Mama in ME
Harvest Brats with Apple Slaw by Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
Sausage Stuffed Apples by A Palatable Pastime
Sage Pork Chops with Apple Pan Gravy by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
Scalloped Apples Casserole by Red Cottage Chronicles
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork by Cooking With Carlee
Southern Style Fried Apples by New South Charm
Wednesday: Sweet Treats
Apple and Nut Drop Cookies by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Apple Brown Betty by Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread by Feeding Big
Apple Dumplings by A Palatable Pastime
Apple Oatmeal Cookies by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Apple Pie & Cinnamon Things by Crafty Mama in ME
Apple Pie in a Jar by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Baked Apples with Chocolate and Caramel by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Mini Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
Sparkling Cider Pound Cake by Family Around The Table
Thursday: Apple Projects
Apple Bacon Jam by Caroline’s Cooking
Apple Cinnamon Pancake Mix in a Jar by A Palatable Pastime
Friday: Anything Apple Goes
1 Minute Caramel Apple Dip by Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
Apple Brown Betty by A Palatable Pastime
Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Apple Fritters by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Apple Pie Skillet by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Caramelized Apple and Bacon Jam Crostini by Caroline’s Cooking
Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Dip by New South Charm
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Apple and Peppered Bacon by Feeding Big
Smoky Apple Pulled Pork by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
Caroline says
That glaze looks great! Bet it’s tasty.
Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids says
The Sparkling Cider glaze would probably be great on some other cakes and bars too! I’m enjoying checking out everyone’s post shared as part of Apple Week!
Carlee says
I still love sparkling cider and tis the season where you can actually start finding it… I tried finding it off season once and was out of luck. I should probably stock up just in case!! This cake looks fabulous!
Jolene Martinelli says
We like Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider (no relation lol). Definitely putting this on the to-try list!
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
Thanks so much for co hosting this event Ellen. I am loving all these great apple recipes.