Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

Name: Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 12 - 14 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided, plus more for pan; 3 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for pan; 2 1/4 c. fresh apple cider; 3/4 c. unsweetened applesauce; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 3/4 tsp. ground ginger; 1/8 tsp. ground allspice; 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar; 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar, divided; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided

Like a giant cider donut, this sweet cake is dangerously delicious.

By Torie CoxPublished: Sep 3, 2022

2 Ratings

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

12 - 14 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

There's nothing like a fresh apple cider donut dipped into a hot cup of coffee, usually bought right after apple-picking, while paying for your newfound haul. We took all those flavors and turned them into the ultimate sideboard treat. Put this bundt cake out (with a pot of hot coffee, naturally) when guests come over, and watch slice after slice disappear.

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for pan
2 1/4 cups fresh apple cider
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 325°F with the rack in the middle position. Butter and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
2. Step 2Bring apple cider to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until cider is reduced to 1 cup and 2 tablespoons, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer 1 cup to a bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Whisk in applesauce, vanilla, whole eggs, egg yolk, and 1 cup butter.
3. Step 3Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a separate bowl. Add applesauce mixture and whisk just until combined.
4. Step 4Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool 15 minutes. Run a paring knife or small offset spatula around edges and center of cake. Invert cake onto wire rack.
5. Step 5Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Stir together remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons reduced cider in a separate bowl. Brush warm cake all over with butter mixture and sprinkle top and sides with cinnamon sugar. Let cool completely before serving, about 2 hours.