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Delicious Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe: 12 Servings

Apple Cider Donut Cake
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This Apple Cider Donut Cake is a moist, spiced bundt cake inspired by classic apple cider donuts. It’s infused with reduced apple cider, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider (reduced to 1 cup)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 tbsp sour cream or applesauce (for extra moisture)
  • Optional topping: 1/4 cup melted butter + 1/2 cup cinnamon-sugar mixture or cider glaze (1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp reduced cider)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan.
  2. Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a saucepan and simmer until reduced to about 1 cup. Let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and cooled cider reduction.
  5. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with cider or buttermilk if needed. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Brush with melted butter and coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture or drizzle with cider glaze before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular butter.
  • This cake pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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