Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with our Apple Cider Doughnut Cake, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of the season. This moist cake is infused with rich apple cider and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, baking this delicious cake will become a cherished fall tradition.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or spice cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1 cup apple cider
- ½ cup applesauce
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 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 mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, apple cider, applesauce, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased bundt pan and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool on a wire rack for about 20 minutes.
- For the topping, mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a separate bowl.
- Brush the 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 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg