Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe

This Apple Cider Donut Cake recipe combines the flavors of spiced apple cider and a moist cake texture, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy afternoons, this cake captures the essence of traditional apple cider donuts in a simple, easy-to-make form.

The recipe is straightforward, requiring basic baking skills and common ingredients. It’s a great way to enjoy the seasonal flavors of apple cider in a delicious cake.

Delicious Apple Cider Donut Cake

This cake features a rich apple cider flavor, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar, for topping
1/4 cup granulated sugar, for topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for topping

Instructions

Reduce the Cider: In a saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until it reduces to about 1 cup, approximately 15-20 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch bundt pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the reduced apple cider. Mix until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare Topping: While the cake is baking, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Cool and Serve: Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. While still warm, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over the cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.