Description
Apple Cider Donut Cake is the ultimate fall treat that captures the essence of traditional apple cider donuts in a simple, easy-to-make cake form. Bursting with rich flavors of fresh apple cider and warm spices, this delightful cake is perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With just 12 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a dessert that pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or a warm cup of spiced cider. Enjoy this comforting cake as a delicious afternoon snack or a festive holiday dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch 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 to ensure you have ¾ cup. Add diced butter and whisk until melted.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
- Slowly mix in the reduced cider mixture until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden and baked through.
- Cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg