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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake
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Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Cake. This easy-to-make cake captures the essence of classic apple cider donuts, combining the warmth of spices and the sweetness of fresh apple cider into a moist, tender treat. Perfect for cozy gatherings or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, this cake is versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or dressed up with toppings like whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. In just under an hour, you can whip up this comforting dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9” square baking dish with butter and parchment paper.
  2. In a large pan, boil the apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Whisk in diced butter until melted.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, and spices until smooth.
  4. Slowly combine the reduced cider mixture with the wet ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in flour until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden brown and set.
  7. Cool on a rack for about 5 minutes before brushing melted butter on top and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.

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