Apple Cider Cake with Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 cup butter- softened
• 1 cup brown sugar-packed
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 ½ cups apple cider

Frosting:

• 3 sticks butter- softened
• ½ cup brown sugar- packed
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3-4 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Frosting:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, add the butter and cream on high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
2. Add the brown sugar and mix for an additional 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the vanilla, powdered sugar, and cinnamon and mix slowly until all the sugar is combined.
4. Last, add in the heavy cream and mix on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until you get a “whipped” consistency.

Assembly:

5. Place one layer of cake on a cake stand or serving plate. Top with about 1 cup of frosting and smooth evenly.
6. Place the second layer of cake on top and use the remaining frosting to cover the entire outside of the cake.
7. Pipe some swirls on top if desired and top with fresh apple slices (or take the extra time to go nuts and do little apple shaped hearts LOL)
8. ENJOY!