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Apple cider donut

Apple Cider Baked Donuts

This apple cider donuts recipe is baked, not fried, and full of cozy fall flavor. Learn how to make soft, spiced donuts at home with apple cider and a cinnamon sugar coating.
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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 6 Donuts

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup apple cider room temperature
  • 1 large egg room temperature

For the Topping:

  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prep – Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a donut baking pan.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients – In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Then, whisk in the sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in the apple cider and egg until well combined.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  • Combine & Fill – Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth. Scoop or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold halfway.
  • Bake – Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a donut comes out clean.
  • Prepare the Topping – While the donuts bake, melt the butter in a bowl. In another bowl, mix together the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Coat the Donuts – Once baked, let the donuts cool for a couple of minutes before removing them from the pan. Dip each donut in the melted butter, then coat generously in the sugar mixture.
  • Enjoy! – Serve warm and enjoy the irresistible fall flavors.

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these donuts ahead of time?
Yes! You can bake them a day in advance and coat them in sugar right before serving for the freshest taste.
Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider?
Apple cider provides a richer, deeper apple flavor, but in a pinch, you can use apple juice. Reduce it slightly by simmering on the stove for a more concentrated taste.
Do I need a donut pan?
A donut pan helps achieve the classic shape, but you can also use a muffin tin and adjust the baking time by a few minutes.
Keyword apple cider, apple cider donuts, baked donuts, breakfast, donut, donuts
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