Apple Cider Donut Cake
This Apple Cider Donut Cake captures all the cozy flavors of fall with apple cider, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Topped with a sweet apple cider glaze, it’s a perfect dessert for autumn gatherings or a cozy treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (use dry mix only)
- 1 cup apple cider (not apple juice)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (cinnamon flavor preferred)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Optional Apple Cider Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, apple cider, applesauce, and eggs. Mix well.
- Add cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, and blend again.
- Grease and flour a bundt pan, then pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Test with a toothpick, and when it comes out clean, remove from the oven.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
- Optional Apple Cider Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth and desired consistency.
Notes
- For extra fall flavor, substitute Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free cake mix or flour blend.
- Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a special touch.
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