Name: Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup apple cider (not juice or vinegar); 4 tablespoons melted butter (for topping); 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping); 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Description

This Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake brings all the warm, spiced flavor of a classic apple cider donut into a moist, tender bundt cake. Topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, it’s a cozy fall dessert perfect for gatherings or weeknight treats.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup apple cider (not juice or vinegar)
4 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Add eggs and mix for 2 minutes.
Stir in applesauce and vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and apple cider to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool in the pan for 1 hour before inverting onto a wire rack or cake plate.
In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar for the topping. Brush cake with melted butter and generously coat with cinnamon sugar mixture.

Notes

Drizzle with maple or cream cheese glaze for variation.
Reduce apple cider before adding to deepen the apple flavor.
Swap half the flour for whole wheat for a heartier version.
Chopped pecans or walnuts can be sprinkled on top for crunch.
A pinch of cloves or allspice adds more spice complexity.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg