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Apple Cider Donuts: The Ultimate Baked Recipe for Fall

Discover the best baked apple cider donuts! This easy recipe delivers incredibly moist, cakey donuts packed with warm spices and coated in classic cinnamon sugar. The perfect, no-fuss treat to celebrate the flavors of fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1.5 cups Apple Cider Reduced to ½ cup
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 Large Egg Room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 Donut Pan Standard 6 or 12-cavity pan.
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Piping Bag Optional, but recommended for easy filling.

Method
 

  1. Reduce Cider: Pour 1 ½ cups of apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the cider is reduced to ½ cup. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a donut pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all spices.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir in the cooled, reduced apple cider.
  4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill and Bake: Transfer batter to a piping bag and fill each donut cavity about ¾ full. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
  6. Coat the Donuts: While donuts are warm, prepare the topping. Mix sugar and cinnamon in one shallow bowl and place melted butter in another. Dip each donut first in the butter, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 3gFat: 14gFiber: 1g

Notes

Do Not Overmix: Mix the batter only until combined for the most tender, cakey donuts.
Coat While Warm: The cinnamon-sugar topping sticks best when the donuts are still warm.
Storage: Donuts are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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