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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake
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Indulge in the warmth of fall with this easy-to-make Apple Cider Donut Cake. Bursting with the comforting flavors of fresh apple cider and spices, this delightful cake offers a moist texture topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar finish. Perfect for gatherings, cozy afternoons, or even as a scrumptious breakfast treat, it captures the essence of classic apple cider donuts in a simple snack cake form. With minimal ingredients and no special equipment required, you can whip up this seasonal favorite in just over half an hour. Serve it warm or at room temperature—either way, it’s sure to please family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1–½ cups fresh apple cider
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup light olive oil (or other neutral oil)
  • ¼ cup 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 all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter, at cool room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9” square baking dish with butter and parchment paper.
  2. In a large sauté pan, boil apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Measure out ¾ cup and mix in diced butter until melted.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
  4. Slowly add the boiled cider mixture into the wet ingredients while whisking gently.
  5. Fold in the flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool slightly on a rack; top with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar before serving.

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