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Apple Cider Doughnut Cake with Cinnamon Sugar

This Apple Cider Doughnut Cake features cozy fall flavors and a delightful cinnamon sugar topping—a perfect treat for chilly days or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups apple cider Reduce to 1 cup before adding to the batter.
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Level off when measuring.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted For brushing
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a saucepan, let your apple cider simmer over medium heat until it reduces to about 1 cup. Let it cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the oil, vanilla, sour cream, and cooled cider.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until everything blends well.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan.
  2. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
Finishing Touches
  1. Brush the warm cake with melted butter and roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil, and it’ll stay good for a month.