Apple Cider Donut Cake
Apple Cider Donut Cake is the ultimate fall treat that brings the cozy flavors of apple cider donuts into a simple, delicious cake. This easy-to-make dessert captures the essence of autumn with its rich apple cider and warm spices. Perfect for gatherings, brunches, or a sweet snack with coffee, this cake delights everyone with its moist texture and sweet glaze. No frying required—just combine your ingredients, bake, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh apple cider
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Light olive oil (or neutral oil)
- Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Ground cinnamon
- Allspice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- Boil fresh apple cider in a sauté pan until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Whisk in diced cold butter until melted.
- In a medium bowl, mix eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the boiled cider mixture until fully combined.
- Gently fold in flour until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before brushing melted butter on top and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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