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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Emily
This Apple Cider Donut Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with apple flavor. Topped with cinnamon sugar, it's the perfect fall treat for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider fresh or best quality
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce unsweetened recommended
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Topping Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter for brushing the cake
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan thoroughly, coating all sides of the cake pan.
  • In a small saucepan, reduce the apple cider over medium heat to about 1/2 cup. Let cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, oil, vanilla, apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, and the reduced apple cider.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing the cake batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Insert a cake tester in the center of the cake—if it comes out clean, it's done.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Brush the warm cake with melted butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before slicing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can warm the cake slices before serving to refresh texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
    • Calories: 290
    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 210mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Added Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin A: 2% Daily Value
  • Vitamin C: 3% Daily Value
 
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