Apple Cider Donut Cake
A delicious Apple Cider Donut Cake that is moist and flavored with spices, topped with a cinnamon sugar blend.
Equipment
- 9×5 loaf pan
Ingredients
Apple Cider Cake
- 1.5 cups fresh apple cider reduced to ¾ cup
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour See notes for measuring
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 0.75 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1-2 large red apples grated, size depending
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the apple cider in a pot over medium heat until reduced to half, about ¾ cup, then set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg.
- Grate 1-2 red apples into a bowl. Squeeze out the juice, then measure 1 cup of grated apples.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, grated apples, and reduced apple cider. Whisk in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle two tablespoons over the top, and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let the pan cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely. Brush melted butter over the sides and cover with the remaining cinnamon sugar. Cut into slices and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg
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