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Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts Recipe

Baked, cakey, and delicious apple cider donuts are made with apple cider reduction to intensify its flavor. Warm and dipped in cinnamon sugar and apple pie spices, this fall treat will become your new favorite too.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Donut Pan
  • Non-stick spray
  • Zipped-top bag
  • Wire Cooling Rack
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups 360ml apple cider
  • 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)*
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons 28g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice*
  • 1/2 cup 100g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 120ml milk, at room temperature*
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice*
  • 6 Tablespoons 85g unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Reduce the apple cider by simmering it on low heat until you have 1/2 cup (120ml). Stir occasionally and check every 10-20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
    Preheating Oven and Greasing Donut Pan for Apple Cider Doughnuts
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray a donut pan with non-stick spray.
    Preheating Oven and Greasing Donut Pan for Apple Cider Doughnuts
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
    Mixing Dry Ingredients for Apple Cider Doughnuts in a Large Bowl
  • Whisk the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients along with the reduced apple cider, and mix until smooth.
    Whisking Wet Ingredients for Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
  • Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity halfway.
    Filling Donut Pan with Apple Cider Doughnut Batter
  • Bake for 10-11 minutes, until the donuts are lightly browned and bounce back when touched. Cool for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
    Coating Warm Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Sugar
  • Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie spice. Coat each donut in melted butter, then in the spiced sugar mixture. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1.2mg