Description
This Apple Cider Donut Cake is the perfect fall dessert, capturing the essence of autumn in every slice. With its moist texture and rich blend of warm spices, this bundt cake is drizzled with a sweet apple cider glaze that adds an irresistible finish. Ideal for cozy family gatherings or festive holiday celebrations, this cake is easy to make and will impress your guests. Serve it warm with whipped cream or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 ½ sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with apple cider until just combined.
- Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, reduce apple cider in a saucepan until syrupy; stir in butter.
- Brush glaze over warm cake and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 254mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 62mg