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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake
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Experience the joy of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Cake! This easy-to-make cake captures the beloved flavors of traditional apple cider donuts in a simple, baked form. Infused with fresh apple cider and warm spices, each bite is moist and bursting with comforting autumn goodness. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this versatile cake can be enjoyed warm with a drizzle of glaze, or simply as a sweet snack throughout the day. Whether you’re sharing it at a potluck or savoring it during a quiet afternoon, this Apple Cider Donut Cake is sure to become a favorite that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1–½ cups fresh apple cider
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup light olive oil
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1–½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1–½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1–¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter, at cool room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter a 9” square baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large sauté pan, boil the apple cider until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Measure to ensure it is ¾ cup. Add the diced butter to the hot cider and whisk until combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
  4. Slowly whisk in the boiled cider mixture until fully blended.
  5. Stir in flour until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish. Bake in your preheated oven until puffed and golden brown—about 22-25 minutes.
  7. Once baked, place on a cooling rack for about 5 minutes. Brush cool room temperature butter on top of the warm cake as it melts. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon; sprinkle generously over the buttered surface.
  8. Remove from pan and let cool on a rack for easier cutting. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing into squares.

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