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Apple Cider Donut Cake

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Apple Cider Donut Cake is a soft, spiced Bundt cake that captures all the flavors of a classic apple cider donut—warm cinnamon, nutmeg, tangy apple cider, and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for fall gatherings, brunch, or cozy desserts, it’s easy to make yet feels special.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup apple cider (reduced from 1 1/2 cups)

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan well.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and reduced apple cider.
  4. Mix in sour cream, then fold in dry ingredients until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into Bundt pan and bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  7. While still warm, brush cake with melted butter and coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

Add chopped apples to the batter for extra texture.

Use apple pie spice instead of cinnamon and nutmeg for a richer flavor.

Drizzle with maple glaze for added sweetness.

Reduce apple cider for stronger flavor—this step is important for depth.

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