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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake
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Experience the cozy taste of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Cake. This easy-to-make cake captures the essence of traditional apple cider donuts, offering a warm, spiced flavor that fills your kitchen with a sweet aroma. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this cake is not only simple to prepare but also a family favorite. With a moist texture and rich apple cider flavor, it’s ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or serve it at festive celebrations—it’s sure to bring smiles all around!

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups fresh apple cider
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup light olive oil
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. In a pan, boil the apple cider until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Measure out ¾ cup and mix in diced butter until melted.
  3. Whisk together eggs, sugars, olive oil, sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Gradually mix the reduced cider into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before adding toppings: melt butter on top and sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  8. Cool completely before slicing.

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