Nothing Bundt Cakes released the perfect fall pop-up flavor: Caramel Apple Cider. This flavor features an apple cider cinnamon spice cake coated in apple cinnamon sugar, a caramel filling and their classic cream cheese frosting with a caramel drizzle on top. While apple flavors can be hit or miss for me, I immediately knew I had to try this one just based on the cake. It reminded me a lot of the Snickerdoodle flavor they use to sell which had a cinnamon spiced cake and was absolutely delicious. I hope they bring it back one day- it was one of my favorites!
Of all the pop-up flavors I've tried this year, this has to be my favorite. It is absolutely worth the splurge: calories, cash and all. I think they absolutely nailed the flavor- it tastes just like apple cider. The description actually says the cake is baked with apple cider which was a great move- there isn't anything artificial or fake tasting here. It's also perfectly fluffy at room temperature with the perfect hint of spice. Ya'll know I am picky with the spices- I don't like anything too nutmeg heavy when it comes to desserts. This one is absolutely perfect- definitely a sweeter spice. I love the apple cinnamon coating on the outside too, it gives a little extra texture and looks great.
While the cake itself is sweet, the cream cheese frosting and caramel sauce up the sweetness even more for an incredible combination. I also like the caramel sauce used- it isn't too overpowering or overly rich. Caramel is a pretty strong flavor profile and while you definitely taste it here, it's still very complimentary with the other flavors. It doesn't take over the cake or frosting and the consistency is nice: sticky but not too thick. By the second day, my bundtlet started to absorb some of the sauce which gave it a yummy glaze-like coating.
Definitely a 10/10 for taste, texture + presentation! This is a limited time pop-up flavor that I will definitely repurchase again. It is quintessentially fall and a great execution of an apple flavored dessert. We'll see how it compares to the pumpkin spice flavor- stay tuned for a review on that one!
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