Description
This Apple Cider Donut Cake is a delightful fall-inspired treat that captures the essence of traditional apple cider donuts in a simple, one-bowl recipe. With its moist texture and rich spices, this cake is perfect for cozy weekends, festive gatherings, or whenever you’re craving something sweet. The warm flavors of apple cider and cinnamon make each bite a comforting delight. Best of all, it takes just 12 minutes to prep, allowing you to enjoy this seasonal favorite in no time.
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 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 and prepare a 9” square baking dish by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a sauté pan, boil the apple cider until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add diced butter to the hot cider and whisk until melted.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Gradually add the cider mixture into the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; top with melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg