Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this easy Apple Cider Donut Cake! Perfect for busy weekdays or family gatherings, this cake captures all the essence of your favorite seasonal treat without the fuss of traditional donut making. With a delightful blend of fresh apple cider and warm spices, each bite delivers a tender and sweet experience that will warm your heart. Serve it at brunch, as an afternoon snack, or as a comforting dessert—this cake is sure to bring smiles to any occasion. Plus, it’s simple enough for bakers of all skill levels to achieve that homemade touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–½ cups fresh apple cider
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light olive oil
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1–½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1–½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, at cool room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9” square baking dish.
- In a sauté pan, boil fresh apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Add cold butter and whisk until melted.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
- Whisk in the reduced cider mixture until well combined.
- Gently stir in flour until just mixed; pour into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before applying butter and cinnamon-sugar topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg