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Baked Apple Cider Donuts stacked on top of a wooden cutting board with a cup of cider, fresh apples, and cinnamon sticks on the side.

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Cake-like donuts flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and of course, apple cider.
Author Amber Brady
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Yields 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (480 ml) fresh apple cider
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ tsp apple pie spice*
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (118 ml) milk, warm (110˚F)
  • 2 Tbsp (29 g) butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

For Coating:

  • 4 Tbsp (57 g) butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp apple pie spice*

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two 6-count donut pans with cooking spray.
  • Pour apple cider into a saucepan. Simmer/gently boil until cider is reduced to 1/2 cup. This takes approximately 30 minutes. If it reduces too much, add extra cider to make 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, apple pie spice, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, milk*, butter, and egg.
  • Add the apple cider reduction and the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients. Whisk until just incorporated. Do not over-mix.
  • Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling them 2/3 to 3/4 full. TIP: Put batter into a gallon size zip-top bag and cut off the corner for piping.
  • Bake at 375˚F for 9-12 minutes until the tops are lightly browned and the cake springs back slightly to the touch. Let donuts cool slightly for 3-5 minutes, then remove donuts onto a silicone lined baking sheet. Cut out any donut holes as necessary.
  • Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie spice into a large shallow bowl or square baking dish. While still warm, brush the donuts lightly with melted butter. Coat donuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Apple Pie Spice - Mix together 2 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp ground allspice to have enough apple pie spice for the cake batter and coating.
  • Nuke milk for 15-20 seconds in the microwave to warm it up. Aim for 100-110˚F.
  • If you have leftover batter, bake it into muffins at 375˚F for about 14 minutes.
  • Store donuts at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 days. Feel free to nuke them in the microwave for 10 seconds if you want to re-heat them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 donut | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g