Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this enticing Apple Cider Donut Cake. This delightful treat captures the essence of classic apple cider donuts, transforming them into a simple yet delicious cake that’s perfect for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive potlucks. With its moist texture and aromatic spices like cinnamon and allspice, every bite is a celebration of autumn. Plus, it’s easy to make and requires minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or alongside your favorite cup of coffee for an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–½ cups fresh apple cider
- 4 tablespoons (66 grams) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (70 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 grams) lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (70 grams) light olive oil (or other neutral oil)
- ¼ cup (66 grams) sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1–½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1–½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1–¾ cups (210 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter, at cool room temperature
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9” square baking dish with butter and parchment paper.
- In a large sauté pan, boil apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Whisk in diced butter until melted.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Slowly add the reduced cider mixture to the wet ingredients; mix well.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before adding melted butter and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg