Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with our Apple Cider Doughnut Cake, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of autumn. This moist and tender cake is infused with rich apple cider and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. It’s perfect for gatherings, brunches, or simply as a comforting snack at home. With straightforward preparation steps and simple ingredients, this cake is approachable for bakers of all levels. Serve it warm with whipped cream or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15.25 ounce box Yellow cake mix or Spice Cake Mix
- 1 cup apple cider
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon (for topping)
- ¼ cup sugar (for topping)
- ¼ cup melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, apple cider, applesauce, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Brush cooled cake with melted butter and coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg