Prepare your taste buds for flavors that will take you to a cozy sweater-wearing, leaves-crunching kind of paradise. Get ready for your kitchen to smell like a heartwarming aroma from this Easy Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake Recipe.
If you're a fan of fall flavors and cozy desserts, then you're in for a treat with apple cider bundt cake. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy on a crisp autumn day or as a comforting treat during the holiday season. It's a crowd-pleaser at any autumn or winter gathering. Happy baking and savor every delicious bite!
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What ingredients do I need to make Apple Cider Bundt Cake?
- Spice or yellow cake mix
- Apple sauce
- Apple cider (not juice or vinegar)
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- Ground cinnamon
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
FAQs
Apple Cider Donut Cake is a moist and flavorful cake inspired by the popular fall treat, apple cider donuts. It's made with apple cider, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and typically coated with a cinnamon-sugar mixture or topped with a glaze.
Yes, you can freeze this cake. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Absolutely! You can enhance the flavor by adding: ½ teaspoon ground ginger or allspice to the batter. Chopped apples or nuts could be added for added texture.
Top Tips
- Make sure you use 100% apple cider and not apple juice or apple cider vinegar, as the juice will not provide the same depth of flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon to your personal preference. If you're a spice lover, don't be shy and add a little extra to your batter for a bolder flavor experience.
- Every oven is different, so keep an eye on your cake as it bakes. If you notice it browning too quickly, you can cover it with foil to prevent over-browning while the center continues to cook.
- Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to extend its shelf life, you can refrigerate it for up to a week. But let's be honest, this cake probably won't last that long!
How to make Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan (or use baker's spray with flour included).
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, apple cider, apple sauce, ground cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Add vanilla extract and brown sugar, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until golden brown and until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove cake from the oven. Cool about 15 minutes on a cooling wire rack. In a small or medium bowl, mix ground cinnamon with granulated sugar for the cinnamon sugar topping
- After 15 minutes, flip cake over onto the cooling rack or parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a small bowl and while the cake is still warm, brush over the surface with a pastry brush.
- Generously coat the cake with the cinnamon-sugar topping. Let cake cool a few minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Easy Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or spice cake mix
- ¾ cup apple cider (not juice or vinegar)
- ½ cup apple sauce (cinnamon or regular)
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10 or 12 cup bundt cake pan (or use baker's spray with flour included).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, apple cider, apple sauce, ground cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Add vanilla extract and brown sugar, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove cake from the oven. Cool about 15 minutes on a cooling rack. Prepare the topping ingredients (cinnamon, granulated sugar, butter).
- After 15 minutes, flip cake over onto the cooling rack or parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a small bowl and while the cake is still warm, brush over the surface.
- Generously coat the cake with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Slice and enjoy!
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