Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
This Apple Cider Doughnut Cake captures the cozy flavor of classic apple cider donuts in a soft, moist bundt cake. Made with apple cider, applesauce, warm cinnamon, and a simple cake mix base, it’s incredibly easy to prepare while still delivering rich fall flavor. The cake is finished with melted butter and a generous coating of cinnamon sugar, creating a sweet, slightly crisp topping that tastes just like your favorite bakery doughnut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cake
1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix or spice cake mix
1 cup apple cider (not apple juice and not apple cider vinegar)
1/2 cup applesauce (cinnamon applesauce works well)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so the cake bakes evenly.
Step 2: Mix the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, apple cider, applesauce, and eggs until smooth. Add the cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
Step 3: Prepare the Bundt Pan
Grease and flour a bundt pan well, or use a baking spray that contains flour. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 4: Bake the Cake
Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for about 20 minutes on a wire rack before removing it from the pan.
Step 5: Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar until evenly combined.
Step 6: Add the Topping
Brush the cooled cake with melted butter, then sprinkle or rub the cinnamon sugar mixture over the entire surface so it coats the cake evenly.
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