Description
Apple Cider Donut Cake is a delightful twist on the traditional fall favorite, combining the warm spices and rich flavors of apple cider donuts into a simple, moist cake. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for cozy evenings, family gatherings, or as a sweet breakfast option. With its tender texture and cinnamon-sugar topping, each slice captures the essence of autumn while being quick to prepare—ready in just over half an hour. Whether paired with coffee or served at a festive gathering, this cake is sure to impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–½ cups fresh apple cider
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light olive oil
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
- Spices: ground cinnamon, allspice, baking powder, baking soda
- Topping: butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a greased 9” square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- In a sauté pan, reduce apple cider by half (about 5 minutes), then whisk in diced butter until melted.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, oil, sour cream, and dry ingredients until combined; add the cider mixture.
- Gently fold in flour until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before topping with melted butter and a cinnamon-sugar mix.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg