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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this easy-to-make Apple Cider Donut Cake. Perfectly spiced with warm cinnamon and sweet apple cider, this delightful dessert transforms the beloved apple cider donut experience into a tender cake that everyone will love. Ideal for family gatherings or a comforting evening treat, this cake is not only simple to prepare but also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize it with nuts, alternative spices, or even make it gluten-free! Serve it warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top for the ultimate autumn dessert experience that will have friends and family coming back for seconds.

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
  • 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 for topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9” square baking dish by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large sauté pan, boil fresh apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Measure out ¾ cup after boiling.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
  4. Gradually whisk in the boiled cider until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the flour until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool slightly before topping with melted butter and a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.

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