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Cider Donut Cake Recipe

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This Cider Donut Cake combines the cozy flavors of fall with a moist, fluffy texture reminiscent of classic cider donuts. Infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a spiced cider glaze and crunchy sugar coating, this bundt cake is perfect for autumn celebrations or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 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 (20 Tablespoons, 1 ¼ cups)
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider

Cider Glaze Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup bundt pan thoroughly with a non-stick spray containing flour, such as Baker’s Joy, to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer, beat the room temperature unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed. Continue until the mixture becomes lighter in color and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition and scraping the bowl to incorporate everything evenly. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients and Cider: With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three separate additions, mixing just until incorporated. Slowly pour in the 1 cup of apple cider in a thin stream while continuing to mix on the lowest setting. Scrape the bowl thoroughly to ensure the batter is uniform.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. The cake is done when the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  7. Make the Cider Glaze: While the cake bakes, pour 2 cups of apple cider into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce to a low boil and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes, for approximately 30 minutes or until the cider reduces to about ⅓ cup and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons of salted butter until melted.
  8. Glaze and Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon. While the cake is still warm, brush the reduced cider glaze generously over the cake’s surface. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top and sides of the cake and use the palm of your hand to gently press the sugar onto the cake to create a crunchy coating.
  9. Serve: Serve the cider donut cake warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture experience.

Notes

  • To ensure the best texture, use room temperature eggs and butter when making the cake batter.
  • Be patient when reducing the cider for the glaze; the slow simmer allows flavors to concentrate and sugars to caramelize.
  • You may substitute apple cider with unsweetened apple juice for a slightly different flavor profile.
  • The cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Warm the cake slightly before serving to enhance the glaze flavor and softness.
  • If you do not have a bundt pan, use a similarly sized tube pan or a 10-inch round pan, adjusting baking time accordingly.

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