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Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

A moist and flavorful bundt cake inspired by apple cider doughnuts, coated with cinnamon sugar for a warm fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to 1 cup. Let cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  6. Mix in sour cream and cooled cider reduction.
  7. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
  8. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake 45–50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Brush cake with melted butter, then sprinkle or roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.

Notes

  • Best served warm or at room temperature.
  • Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For extra flavor, drizzle with apple cider glaze.

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Keywords: apple cider cake, doughnut cake, fall dessert, bundt cake, cinnamon sugar