Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful baked apple cider donuts. Soft and fluffy, they’re infused with the rich flavors of apple cider and warm spices, then rolled in cinnamon sugar for a perfect sweet treat. Ideal for breakfast or as a cozy afternoon snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced to ½ cup)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Ensure the apple cider is fresh for the best flavor.
- For added texture, consider folding in small chunks of fresh apple into the batter.
- These donuts are best enjoyed warm but can be stored in an airtight container.
Notes
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Reduce the Cider: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of apple cider to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until it thickens to about ½ cup. Let cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, reduced apple cider, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
- Fill the Pan: Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While warm, roll each donut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g