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Cider Doughnut Cake Recipe

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This Cider Doughnut Cake is a moist and flavorful bundt cake that captures the essence of fall with apple cider, cinnamon, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Using a spice or yellow cake mix combined with apple cider and unsweetened applesauce, this cake offers a delightful twist on traditional doughnuts in a convenient cake form. It’s perfect for dessert or a cozy afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 1 15.25 ounce box Yellow cake mix or Spice Cake Mix
  • 1 cup apple cider (NOT apple juice and NOT apple cider vinegar)
  • ½ cup apple sauce (cinnamon apple sauce preferred, not chunky)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon (or more for extra cinnamon flavor)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon (adjust based on preference)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix with apple cider, apple sauce, and eggs. Beat until smooth and evenly incorporated. Add ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the batter and mix thoroughly to infuse flavor.
  3. Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly or use a baking spray like Baker’s Joy that contains flour to prevent sticking. This step is crucial for easy release of the cake.
  4. Bake Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top. Place on the center oven rack and bake for 40-45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake center; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  5. Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and transfer to a wire rack. Allow it to cool for about 20 minutes to reach a manageable temperature for coating.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons of cinnamon and ¼ cup granulated sugar until evenly combined.
  7. Coat Cake: Brush the entire surface of the cooled cake with melted butter. Then, evenly rub the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the cake’s surface to create a delicious cinnamon-sugar crust reminiscent of cider doughnuts.

Notes

  • If you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon amount in the batter and the sugar coating.
  • You can swap the yellow cake mix for spice cake mix for a deeper, warming spice profile.
  • Using cinnamon apple sauce enhances the apple-cinnamon flavor without adding texture. Avoid chunky applesauce.
  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help the cake batter mix evenly and rise well.
  • This cake is best enjoyed the same day for optimal freshness and texture but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.

Keywords: Cider Doughnut Cake, Apple Cider Cake, Cinnamon Sugar Cake, Bundt Cake, Fall Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe

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