Description

Delight in the flavors of fall with this easy-to-make Apple Cider Donut Cake. Bursting with warm spices and sweet apple cider, this moist snack cake captures the essence of your favorite seasonal treat without the fuss of frying donuts. Perfect for gatherings, cozy evenings, or as a comforting breakfast, each slice offers a delightful experience that everyone will love. Whether you enjoy it plain or dressed up with toppings like whipped cream or caramel sauce, this cake is sure to impress.

Ingredients

Scale

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
1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
1–½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1–½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch allspice
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon butter, at cool room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a greased 9” square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Boil apple cider in a sauté pan until reduced by half; mix in diced butter until melted.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, oil, sour cream, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine the warm cider mixture with wet ingredients.
Fold in flour until just combined; pour batter into the prepared dish.
Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Cool slightly before brushing with melted butter and sprinkling cinnamon sugar on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (90g)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or dried fruits. Experiment by substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream for a tangy twist.