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Moist and spiced Easy Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake with cinnamon sugar coating.

Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

A cozy, spiced bundt cake that captures the essence of apple cider donuts, perfect for fall gatherings and easy to make in one pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups apple cider Reduce to concentrate flavor.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted if desired for a finer texture.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Pack it for a richer flavor.
  • 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with yogurt.
  • 1 cup butter Melted, for richer taste.
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Classic donut spice.
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg Optional; for added warmth.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the coating
  • 1 stick butter Melted, for brushing on cake.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar For cinnamon sugar topping.
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon For mixing with sugar.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a saucepan, reduce the apple cider over medium heat until it is concentrated.
  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Mixing
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sour cream, and eggs.
  2. Add the reduced apple cider and combine well.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
Finishing Touches
  1. Brush the warm cake with melted butter.
  2. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon, then coat the cake using the mixture while it's still warm.

Notes

For best flavor, use apple cider instead of apple juice. Coat the cake while it is still warm for optimal absorption of the sugar.