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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake

Indulge in the delicious flavors of fall with this easy-to-make Apple Cider Donut Cake! This delightful cake captures the essence of your favorite seasonal treat, combining rich apple cider with warm spices for a cozy dessert experience. Perfect for gatherings or as an afternoon snack, its moist texture and spiced sweetness are sure to please everyone at the table. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, even beginner bakers can create this scrumptious treat. Top it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for that extra touch of sweetness. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite beverage.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1–½ cups fresh apple cider
  • 4 tablespoons (66 grams) cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup (70 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 grams) lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (70 grams) light olive oil
  • ¼ cup (66 grams) 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 (210 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter, at cool room temperature
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch square baking dish by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large sauté pan, boil fresh apple cider until reduced by half. Add diced cold butter to the hot cider and whisk to combine.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt until well blended.
  4. Gradually add the boiled cider mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool slightly before brushing with melted butter and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 315
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider folding in chopped nuts or dried fruits. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer freshness.