Best 6 Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for an easy and delicious dessert that will make your taste buds dance? Look no further! Apple cider donut cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, tangy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this delectable treat.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUT CAKE



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Our Apple Cider Doughnut Cake is flavorful and moist with an apple cider glaze and cinnamon sugar to top it off.

Provided by Jennifer Fishkind

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 15.25 ounce box Yellow cake mix (I used Betty Crocker Yellow Super Moist)
3/4 cup apple cider (NOT apple juice)
1/4 cup water (Room Temperature. Note: If you want a stronger apple cider taste, omit the water and use one full cup of apple cider)
½ cup apple sauce (we used cinnamon apple sauce, not chunky)
3 large eggs (room temperature)
¼ tsp cinnamon (more if you like it really cinnamony! )
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 tablespoons cinnamon (depending on how much cinnamon you prefer)
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup melted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the dry cake mix, apple cider, apple sauce, water, and eggs. Add in the cinnnamon (¼ tsp,) brown sugar and vanilla to the cake mix batter. (See "recipe options" in notes)
  • Pour mix into a well greased & floured bundt pan (we used Baker's Joy. This has flour in it to make sure it doesn't stick.)
  • Place bundt pan on center rack and bake for 40-45 minutes. Test with a toothpick by sticking into the middle of the cake, if it comes out clean it is ready. Remove from heat and allow to cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE-CIDER DOUGHNUT CAKE



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If you love the apple-cider doughnuts often sold at farmers' markets, you'll love this cake! Baked in a Bundt pan, it's essentially a giant cakey doughnut, made a little more wholesome with whole-wheat flour. A blend of olive oil and applesauce helps keep it moist. This classic fall dessert recipe appears in our cookbook, "A New Way to Bake" (Clarkson Potter). Martha also made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 802.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups natural cane sugar
1 cup apple cider
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan. In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups sugar, cider, oil, applesauce, vanilla, and eggs. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; whisk until combined. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet; let cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Invert warm cake onto rack. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle liberally with cinnamon sugar. Let cool completely before serving. Cake can be stored, covered, at room temperature up to 2 days.

APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUT CAKE



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Nothing says "fall" quite like an apple cider doughnut, and with this easy bundt, you get a crowd-friendly version of everyone's favorite seasonal treat. The yellow cake batter gets an apple infusion with cider and shredded apples before being baked and finished with a double sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup apple cider
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup coarsely shredded peeled tart apples (2 medium)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, apple cider, 1/2 cup melted butter, the eggs, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and the nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in apples. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Let stand 20 minutes; run metal spatula around outer and inside edges of pan to loosen cake. Remove from pan to cooling rack; place cooling rack over waxed paper.
  • Brush top and sides of cake with 3 tablespoons melted butter. In small bowl, mix sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until blended. Press 2 tablespoons cinnamon mixture up side and top of cake with hand. Let stand 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining cinnamon mixture. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

GLAZED APPLE CIDER CAKE



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This is a super easy dressed-up Bundt® cake recipe that tastes like an apple cider donut! It's definitely a fall family favorite in our house.

Provided by Beccabo73

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Dessert Glazes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup apple cider
4 eggs
½ cup butter, melted
1 (4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¾ cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  • Combine cake mix, 1 cup apple cider, eggs, butter, and vanilla pudding mix in a large bowl; mix until smooth. Pour batter into the tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar and 3/4 cup apple cider together in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  • Pour glaze over the cake and let soak into the cake and down the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a plate and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 455.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

APPLE CIDER CAKE DONUTS



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These are really a small bundt cake. Good for breakfast. Not sure where I got this recipe but I like them especially in the fall. I use a pan that has four bundt style molds.

Provided by adopt a greyhound

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 cakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 egg, slightly beaten
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup apple cider
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven 400 deg.
  • Coat molds with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, blend together first 5 ingredients.
  • In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients and add dry ingredients. Stir until just blended.
  • Put 1/4 Cup dough into each of the four molds.
  • Bake 12 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and remove.
  • Clean and spray molds again and use the other half of the dough.
  • Bake 12 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and enjoy with coffee.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 316.3, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 21.7, Protein 3

APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUT LOAF CAKE



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This flexible cake recipe is ideal for baking on the weekend and then eating a slice every evening (or morning) throughout the week.

Provided by Sarah Jampel

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Brunch     Fall     Cake     Apple Juice     Sour Cream     Cinnamon     Nutmeg     Butter     Bake     Vegetarian     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kid-Friendly     Thanksgiving

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided, plus more for pan
1½ cups apple cider
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1¼ cups plus 2 Tbsp. (172 g) all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. (15 g) cornstarch
1¼ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
½ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (200 g) sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 325°F. Lightly butter an 8½x4½" or 9x5" loaf pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on both long sides. Bring cider to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until cider is reduced to ¾ cup, 8-10 minutes. Pour ¼ cup reduced cider into a small measuring glass or bowl and set aside. Transfer remaining reduced cider to a small bowl and let cool 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and vanilla and set aside.
  • Melt 8 Tbsp. butter in same saucepan (no need to clean) over low heat. Let cool slightly. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, ½ tsp. cinnamon, and ¼ tsp. nutmeg in a medium bowl to combine. Vigorously whisk eggs and ¾ cup (150 g) sugar in a large bowl until pale, voluminous, and frothy, about 2 minutes. Whisking constantly, gradually add melted butter in a steady stream; continue to whisk until fully combined and emulsified (no spots of fat should remain). Reserve saucepan. Whisk dry ingredients into egg mixture in 3 additions, alternating with reserved sour cream mixture in 2 additions; whisk just until no lumps remain. Batter will be thin. Scrape into pan and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake cake, rotating halfway through, until deep golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 60-80 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and poke top of cake all over with a toothpick. Spoon 3 Tbsp. reserved reduced cider over; let cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix a big pinch of salt, remaining ¼ cup (50 g) sugar, ½ tsp. cinnamon, and ¼ tsp. nutmeg in a small bowl. Melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in reserved saucepan and mix into remaining 1 Tbsp. reduced cider.
  • Using parchment paper, lift cake onto rack and set rack inside rimmed baking sheet. Peel away parchment from sides. Brush warm butter mixture over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle generously with sugar mixture to coat every surface (use parchment to help rotate cake and collect any excess sugar). Remove parchment and let cool completely before slicing.
  • Do Ahead: Cake can be made 4 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use fresh apples: Fresh apples provide the best flavor and texture for the cake. If using store-bought apples, choose a variety that is firm and tart, such as granny smith or honeycrisp.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixed batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This apple cider donut cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. The apple cider glaze gives the cake a sweet and tangy flavor. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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