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Apple Cider Donut Cake

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A recipe for a moist cake that captures the spiced flavor and texture of classic apple cider donuts, finished with a cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider, reduced to 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, simmer 1 cup of apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to 1/2 cup liquid. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the reduced apple cider and sour cream. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake cools, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, brush the top lightly with melted butter (optional, for better adhesion) and generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the entire surface, pressing gently to adhere.

Notes

  • To reduce the cider, simmer 1 cup of good quality apple cider until you have 1/2 cup remaining. This concentrates the flavor.
  • For a craggy, donut-like texture, do not overmix the batter once the flour is added.
  • If you prefer a glaze instead of cinnamon sugar, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons of the remaining reduced cider until smooth.

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