Einkorn Apple Cider Loaf Cake

Makes: One 9 x 5" Loaf Cake

Ingredients

For the Loaf Cake:

  • 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
  • ¾ cup (150g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (78ml) apple cider
  • ⅓ cup (80g) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) Jovial All-Purpose Einkorn Flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons (36g) turbinado sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat to 350° F. Lightly butter a 9 x 5” (or 8.5 x 4.5”) loaf pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on both long sides. Set aside.

2. Place the softened butter and brown sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.

3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, apple cider, sour cream, and vanilla. It will be a little chunky in texture.

4. In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

5. Alternating between wet and dry ingredients, slowly add each to the mixing bowl, beating on low between each addition. The batter should appear thick once all the ingredients have been incorporated.

6. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring the top is smoothed out into an even layer.

7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on the top.

8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown on top and firm to the touch in the center of the loaf. Allow to cool completely before slicing. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.