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Apple Cider Donut Cake

A moist and flavorful cake that captures the essence of apple cider donuts, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, apple cider, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare Topping
  1. While the cake is baking, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl.
Finish the Cake
  1. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over the warm cake.
Serve
  1. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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