Description
This Apple Cider Donut Cake with Cinnamon Sugar Coating offers the perfect balance of moistness and spice, reminiscent of classic fall flavors in a delightful cake form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups apple cider reduced to ¾ cup
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan or cake pan.
- In a small pot, reduce 1½ cups of apple cider to ¾ cup over medium heat, then let it cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cooled apple cider, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by mixing melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Once the cake is cool, brush it with the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Slice and serve your delicious Apple Cider Donut Cake!
Notes
For a special touch, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Donut Cake, easy dessert, fall recipes, cinnamon sugar coating, American cuisine, bundt cake