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Apple Cider Donut Recipe

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Deliciously moist and flavorful Apple Cider Donuts baked to perfection with warm spices and a rich apple cider infusion, finished with a cinnamon sugar coating for an irresistible treat perfect for fall or anytime you crave a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ½ sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature (20 Tablespoons, 1 ¼ cups)
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider

Apple Cider Glaze & Coating

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan thoroughly with Baker’s Joy or any non-stick spray combined with flour to ensure the donuts release easily after baking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly mixed. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: Using the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes lighter in color and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to incorporate all ingredients well.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition and scraping the bowl to ensure even distribution. Then beat in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Incorporate dry ingredients and cider: Add the flour mixture in three additions to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined each time. With the mixer running on the lowest speed, slowly pour in the 1 cup of apple cider and mix until fully incorporated. Scrape the bowl again to ensure the batter is uniform.
  6. Bake the donuts: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before removing onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Reduce apple cider for glaze: Meanwhile, pour 2 cups of apple cider into a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about ⅓ cup, which should take around 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons salted butter until melted and combined.
  8. Prepare the cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix together ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
  9. Coat the donuts: While the donuts are still slightly warm, brush or drizzle the apple cider glaze over them to soak in the delicious flavor. Then, generously sprinkle or roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture for a perfect sweet and spicy finish.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature for best mixing results.
  • If you do not have a bundt pan, you can use a large tube pan or two 9-inch round cake pans as alternatives.
  • Be patient when simmering the cider; the reduction is key to concentrating its sweetness and flavor.
  • For a deeper apple flavor, consider adding ½ teaspoon apple pie spice to the dry mix.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Keywords: Apple Cider Donut, Baked Donut, Autumn Dessert, Cinnamon Sugar Donut, Apple Dessert

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