Apple Cider Donut Cake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Cake. This easy-to-make cake captures the essence of your favorite seasonal treat without the fuss of traditional donuts. With its rich apple cider base and warm spices, each slice is a comforting bite that’s perfect for gatherings, cozy afternoons, or as a sweet dessert at home. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with toppings like ice cream or whipped cream, this cake will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 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 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
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9" square baking dish with butter and parchment paper.
- Boil apple cider in a pan until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Add cold butter and whisk well.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sugars, oil, sour cream, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly add the boiled cider mixture.
- Stir in flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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