Description
Enjoy these soft, fluffy Baked Apple Cider Donuts bursting with warm spices and tangy apple cider. They offer all the deliciousness of donuts without the mess of frying, perfect for any fall occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the donuts are cooling, prepare the topping. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Dip each cooled donut into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Serve your delicious baked apple cider donuts immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can reduce the apple cider by simmering it for 10-15 minutes to concentrate its flavor before using it in the recipe.
- Ensure your baking powder is fresh for the best rise.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose flour for a slightly healthier baked apple cider donut.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, you can bake these as mini muffins. Adjust baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg