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Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe

Cozy Up with This Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe Today

Enjoy this Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe, a delightful and easy seasonal dessert that captures the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Fresh Apple Cider Substitution: Can use store-bought apple cider or juice.
  • 1 cup Cold Unsalted Butter Substitution: Use margarine or vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 Large Eggs Note: Room temperature eggs work best.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitution: Coconut sugar for a more caramelized flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar No direct substitution; uniquely contributes to the texture and taste.
  • 1/2 cup Light Olive Oil Substitution: Can use any neutral oil like vegetable or canola.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitution: Greek yogurt could be used instead.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Note: Adjust cinnamon for less spice if desired.
  • 1 tsp Allspice Substitution: Nutmeg can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 tsp Coarse Kosher Salt Substitution: Use fine sea salt in half the amount.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitution: For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 1 cup Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture Tip: Adjust the cinnamon to your taste!

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan with butter or cooking spray, then dust with flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, allspice, and coarse kosher salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat the cold unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add in granulated and brown sugars, mixing until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and incorporate the light olive oil.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together fresh apple cider and sour cream until smooth. Combine this liquid with your butter-sugar-egg mixture, then mix with the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting it to cool completely.
  7. Brush the warm cake with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Custom toppings like maple glaze can enhance the flavor.

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