Description

Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Cake. Bursting with the rich flavors of fresh apple cider and a blend of warm spices, this cake is the perfect alternative to traditional apple cider donuts. With its easy preparation, you can whip it up in no time, making it an ideal treat for gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or as a sweet finish to any meal. This moist and flavorful cake brings nostalgia in every bite and is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Ingredients

Scale

1–½ cups fresh apple cider
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
2 large eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1/3 cup light olive oil
¼ cup sour cream
1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
1–½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1–½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch allspice
¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt (if using fine sea salt use half by volume)
1 tablespoon butter, at cool room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9” square baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
In a large sauté pan, boil the apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Measure out ¾ cup and whisk in the diced butter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, and sour cream until smooth.
Mix in baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
Gradually whisk the reduced cider into the mixture before folding in flour until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool on a rack for about 5 minutes before brushing melted butter on top and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor. Customize by adding nuts or swapping spices according to your taste. Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.