Apple Cider Donut Cake
If you’re in the mood for a warm, comforting dessert that embodies the essence of fall, look no further than this Apple Cider Donut Cake. This delightful cake combines the rich flavors of spiced apple cider with a moist, tender crumb—perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple family treat. No frying or fancy glazes are needed; just pure, sweet goodness baked right into a cake! Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this cake is bound to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light olive oil
- ¼ cup 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
- 1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9” square baking dish.
- In a large pan, bring apple cider to a boil and reduce by half (about 5 minutes). Stir in diced butter until melted.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
- Gradually mix in the boiled cider mixture. Fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden and puffed up.
- Cool for five minutes before topping with butter and a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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