Apple Cider Donut Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this easy-to-make Apple Cider Donut Cake. This scrumptious cake captures the essence of apple cider donuts without the fuss of frying. Infused with rich apple cider and warm spices, it’s a comforting treat perfect for gatherings or a cozy family night. With minimal effort and a quick baking time, you can serve up slices of this moist cake topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar finish. Enjoy it plain or elevate your dessert experience by pairing it with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. This Apple Cider Donut Cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1–½ cups fresh apple cider
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light olive oil
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1–½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1–½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter, at cool room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9” square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large sauté pan, boil the apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Measure out ¾ cup and whisk in diced butter until melted.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Slowly incorporate the boiled cider mixture.
- Stir in the flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden and baked through.
- Allow to cool slightly on a rack before brushing melted butter on top and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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