4.9 from 16 votes
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
These Baked Apple Cider Donuts feature the classic flavor and texture you love without all the greasy fuss of frying them in oil!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
12
donuts
Calories:
275 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- gluten free flour or Bob's Red Mill brand recommended for GF option
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon mace can substitute additional nutmeg if you can't find mace, ground
- 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark, packed
- brown sugar or alternative
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- granulated sugar or alternative
- 1/2 cup buttermilk , or 1/2 cup milk with 2 teaspoons white vinegar stirred in
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 large egg , room temp
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract quality pure
- For the topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- granulated sugar or alternative
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- To reduce the apple cider: Place the cider in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce and simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cider is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Let cool. Prepare the topping by combining the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven 350 F. Lightly grease a donut pan.In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. In a large bowl whisk together the sugars, butter, egg, vanilla extract and apple cider. Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk and whisk just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan to 3/4 full. Bake on the center rack for 12-15 minutes or until the tops of the donuts are lightly browned and the donuts spring back slightly when you gently press them. Let them cool for about 2 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack.
- Preferably while the donuts are still a little warm, lightly spray them with oil or lightly brush them with some extra butter, and roll them in the cinnamon sugar.Serve immediately (recommended) or once fully cooled store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Warm them in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
134mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
161IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 161IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.