Apple Cider Donut Cake
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Apple Cider Donut Cake
Description
This Apple Cider Donut Cake uses a yellow cake mix combined with apple cider and applesauce to create a batter infused with fruity moisture and subtle sweetness. Eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla contribute richness and depth to the flavor. Baking in a well-greased bundt pan shapes the cake into a ring that mimics classic donuts in appearance.
After baking and cooling briefly, the cake is brushed with melted butter then coated in a cinnamon and sugar mixture, which clings to the surface to provide a sweet, lightly crunchy outer layer. The cinnamon-sugar topping enhances the warm spice notes and adds a familiar texture reminiscent of fried donuts, without frying.
This cake makes a seasonal treat suitable for breakfast, dessert, or snack time. Its flavor pairs well with coffee or cider and fits well into fall menus or celebrations.
Depending on bundt pan size (10 or 12 cups), baking time will vary slightly; ensure a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Press the cinnamon-sugar mixture onto the cake by hand if needed for even coverage.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow cake mix box, Betty Crocker brand
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup applesauce sweetened
- 3 egg large
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Cinnamon and Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low to combine cake mix, apple cider, apple sauce, eggs, and melted butter.
- Add brown sugar and vanilla and mix well.
- Grease and flour a 10 or 12 cup bundt pan well and pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (mine was done at 45 minutes).
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a cooling rack for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, turn the bundt pan over onto a cooling rack or parchment paper.
- Mix together cinnamon and sugar for the topping.
- Brush butter over cake and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar topping on top and sides of cake.
Notes
- Use a 10 or 12 cup bundt pan; baking time will vary—check doneness with a toothpick.
- Press cinnamon-sugar topping by hand to ensure it adheres well to the buttered cake surface.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 359IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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