Apple Cider Donut cake
Apple cider donut cake is a moist and tender bundt cake that's flavored with apple three ways. The cinnamon sugar coating makes the cake taste just like your favorite apple cider donuts!
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil (240 ml)
- 1 cup apple cider (240 ml)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200 grams)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (125 grams)
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups lightly packed freshly grated apples (185 grams; I used honeycrisp)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled (375 grams)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the coating
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (30 grams)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider (30 ml)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, apple cider, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined. Stir in the grated apples and set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Spray a 10-inch (12 cup) bundt pan well with nonstick cooking spray and pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If needed, cover loosely with foil to prevent excess browning on top.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes, then carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- To make the coating: Add the melted butter and apple cider to a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush the apple cider butter mixture all over the cake, making sure to fully coat it. Then, carefully sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the cake, pressing it into the cake with your hands.
- Slice into pieces, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
Storage Instructions: Cake may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freezing Instructions: Cake will freeze well for 2 to 3 months, thaw to room temperature before serving.