Description
Soft, cakey Apple Cider Donuts With Cinnamon Sugar Crust the ultimate fall bakery-style treat made right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1. In a small saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Cool slightly.
- 2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease donut pans with nonstick spray.
- 3. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 4. In a large bowl, whisk reduced cider, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- 5. Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- 6. Spoon or pipe batter into prepared donut pans, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until donuts spring back when touched.
- 8. Cool donuts for 5 minutes, then brush lightly with melted butter.
- 9. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, then roll warm donuts in the mixture until coated.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For extra apple flavor, reduce cider ahead of time and let it cool before mixing.
- You can also make these as mini donuts or muffins by adjusting the bake time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple cider donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, fall dessert, baked donuts