Name: Cider Cake with Caramel Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted cake flour, or 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted ((7 ounces/200 grams)); 2 tsp double-acting baking powder; 1 tsp ground nutmeg or cinnamon, or ½ teaspoon each; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegetable shortening, softened (65 to 67°F) ((1 stick/4 ounces/115 grams)); 1 cup granulated sugar or packed light brown sugar, or ½ cup each ((7 ounces/200 grams)); 2 large eggs ((6 tablespoons/3.5 ounces/100 grams)); 1 tsp vanilla extract or 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2/3 cup hard cider or unpasteurized sweet cider ((5.5 ounces/160 grams)); 1/2 cup raisins, chopped dates, or dried cranberries ((optional)); Confectioners' sugar for dusting, or Caramel Frosting (recipe follows), Lemon Buttercream, or Cream Cheese Frosting; 1/2 cup unsalted butter ((1 stick/4 ounces/115 grams)); 1 cup packed light brown sugar ((7.5 ounces/210 grams)); 5 tbsp milk or buttermilk; 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted ((8 ounces/225 grams)); 1 tsp vanilla extract