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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake
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Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Cake, a simple yet scrumptious alternative to traditional cider donuts. This moist snack cake is infused with the sweet essence of fresh apple cider and warm spices, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. The best part? You skip the frying hassle while still enjoying that beloved donut flavor in every bite. Perfectly paired with coffee or as an after-school snack, this cake is sure to please family and friends alike. With just over half an hour of baking time, you can whip up this seasonal favorite in no time!

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
  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9” square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a sauté pan, boil 1½ cups of fresh apple cider until reduced by half; combine with diced cold butter.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix in the boiled cider blend until combined.
  5. Stir in flour carefully to avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool slightly before brushing melted butter on top and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.

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