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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake

  • Author: Camila
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 9 slices 1x

Description

Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this easy Apple Cider Donut Cake. This delightful dessert captures the essence of traditional apple cider donuts in a simple, shareable cake form. Infused with fresh apple cider and warm spices, each bite offers a moist and fluffy texture that is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert at any gathering. Best of all, there’s no frying required—just bake it in the oven for a hassle-free treat that everyone will love.

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 (or other neutral oil)
  • ¼ cup (66 grams) sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1–½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1–½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (if using fine sea salt use half by volume)
  • 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 oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch square baking dish with butter and parchment.
  2. Boil apple cider in a sauté pan until reduced by half. Mix in diced butter until melted.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the reduced cider mixture to the wet ingredients.
  5. Stir in flour until just combined; pour batter into the prepared dish.
  6. Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Cool slightly before topping with butter and cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or raisins. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

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Find it online: https://mopyfoods.com/apple-cider-donut-cake/