Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Cake. This easy-to-make dessert captures the essence of traditional apple cider donuts in a moist and fluffy cake, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying a weekend brunch, or treating yourself to a sweet snack, this cake is sure to impress. With warm spices and rich apple cider harmonizing beautifully, every bite offers a comforting taste of autumn. Plus, it requires no frying, making it a hassle-free option that can be whipped up in less than an hour. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a slice of seasonal bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–½ cups fresh apple cider
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 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
- 1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
- Ground cinnamon and allspice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9” square baking dish by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- In a sauté pan, reduce the apple cider over medium heat until it measures about ¾ cup.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, oil, sour cream, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Combine the reduced cider with the wet mixture before gently folding in the flour until just mixed.
- Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before brushing melted butter on top and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar. Let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg