Description
These Baked Apple Cider Donuts combine the rich flavor of apple cider, a hint of cinnamon, and a simple baking process. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack, they are sure to satisfy your cravings for homemade treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring apple cider to a boil over high heat. Let boil for a minute, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer the cider until it reduces to about 1/2 cup, which will take around 15 minutes. The cider should thicken and darken slightly. Make sure to measure out 1/2 cup when done.
- Allow the reduced cider to cool completely before proceeding.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the reduced apple cider, milk, brown sugar, sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the donut molds.
- Bake for 8 minutes until the donuts are cooked through.
- In a shallow bowl, melt 1/2 cup of butter.
- In another shallow bowl, mix together 1 cup of sugar and 2 tsp of cinnamon.
- Dip both sides of each donut into the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
Notes
Ensure that the apple cider is well-reduced for maximum flavor.
These donuts are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Experiment with different toppings or add-ins for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg