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Sliced apple cider donut bundt cake with golden cinnamon sugar coating on white serving plate
John

Apple Cider Donut Cake

This Apple Cider Donut Cake is a moist, tender bundt cake infused with warm spices and fresh apple cider. Coated in a cinnamon-sugar topping, it tastes just like your favorite fall donuts in cake form.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup apple cider reduced to 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the reduced apple cider and sour cream until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then carefully remove from the pan.
  10. Brush the warm cake with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

For the best flavor, reduce the apple cider before adding it to the batter. Simply simmer until it reduces by half. This intensifies the apple flavor in the cake.
Nutrition Information
  • Calories: 285
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
  • Sodium: 295mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 35g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Vitamin C: 2mg