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Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful cake inspired by classic apple cider donuts, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground mace (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple and Cinnamon Topping

  • 1 small Granny Smith apple (peeled, cored, and finely chopped)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a Bundt pan.
  • Simmer apple cider with chopped apple until tender, then cool.
  • Mix dry ingredients; beat butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk and cider; fold in cooked apple.
  • Pour batter into pan, bake until golden, then cool.
  • Brush with melted butter and coat with cinnamon sugar; serve after set.

Notes

Ensure the cake is fully cooled before applying the cinnamon sugar coating for best results.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, cider, donut