Description
Apple Cider Donut Cake is a moist and flavorful cake inspired by classic apple cider donuts, infused with warm spices and fresh apple cider. Topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar glaze, this cake delivers cozy fall flavors without the fuss of frying, making it perfect for dessert, brunch, or snack time.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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1 cup apple cider
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Glaze:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons apple cider
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt or 9-inch round cake pan.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Combine Ingredients: Alternately add dry ingredients and apple cider to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let cake cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
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Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, and melted butter until smooth.
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Glaze Cake: Drizzle glaze over cooled cake before serving
Notes
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for texture.Add ground cloves or allspice for extra warmth.Try a cream cheese glaze for a richer topping.Bake mini versions in muffin tins for individual servings.Use plant-based butter and dairy alternatives for a dairy-free option.
