Description
Apple Cider Donut Cake is the ultimate fall dessert that captures the essence of traditional apple cider donuts without the hassle of frying. This easy-to-make cake boasts a rich flavor profile, combining sweet apple cider and warm spices that create a cozy treat perfect for gatherings or quiet afternoons at home. With a tender crumb and a delightful cinnamon sugar topping, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy it warm with your favorite beverage or topped with ice cream for an indulgent twist!
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
- 1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
- Spices: ground cinnamon, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9” square baking dish with butter and parchment paper.
- In a sauté pan, boil apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Whisk in diced butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Combine the boiled cider mixture with the wet ingredients. Stir in flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before brushing melted butter on top and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (75g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 56mg