Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this easy-to-make Apple Cider Donut Cake! This delightful cake combines the rich essence of fresh apple cider and warm spices into a moist, tender snack that’s perfect for any occasion—from cozy gatherings to festive brunches. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious treat that captures the essence of your favorite seasonal donuts without the fuss. Top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or enjoy as is; either way, this cake is sure to become a beloved favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9” square baking dish.
- In a sauté pan, boil apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Add diced butter and whisk until melted.
- In a medium bowl, mix eggs, sugars, oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly whisk in the reduced cider mixture.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly before topping with room temperature butter and a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped nuts or dried fruit into the batter. If you prefer a glaze, mix powdered sugar with apple cider for an easy topping.