Description
Sweet scents of autumn fill kitchens when bakers create this irresistible Apple Cider Doughnut Cake, blending warm spices and rich apple flavor. Comfort and nostalgia merge in each tender slice, inviting you to savor fall’s most delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix or spice cake mix
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup apple sauce (cinnamon-flavored, non-chunky)
- 3 large eggs
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a Bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Create the cake base by whisking cake mix, apple cider, apple sauce, eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Blend ingredients using an electric mixer until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan, carefully spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform distribution. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- After removing the cake from the oven, let it rest inside the pan for approximately 10 minutes. Gently invert the cake onto a wire cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely and set its structure.
- Craft the finishing touch by combining ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Once the cake has reached room temperature, generously brush its entire surface with melted butter. Immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cake, pressing softly to help the topping adhere and create a delectable, crisp exterior.
Notes
- Swap out regular apple cider for a non-alcoholic version or fresh apple juice to make the cake kid-friendly and more accessible.
- Use gluten-free cake mix and ensure all ingredients are gluten-free for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
- Reduce sugar content by using a sugar substitute or cutting the brown sugar and cinnamon sugar topping by half for a lighter dessert option.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the batter for extra texture and a nutty flavor boost that complements the apple and cinnamon profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg