SPARKLING APPLE CIDER POUND CAKE

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line bottom of a greased 9 x 5 in. loaf pan with parchment paper; spray paper with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until combined and fluffy.

Step 3

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cider, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Transfer to prepared pan.

Step 6

Bake 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 7

Cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack.

Step 8

Cool completely.

Step 9

For Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar and apple cider.

Step 10

Mix until smooth.

Step 11

Spoon over top of cake, allowing it to flow over sides.