Description
This Apple Cider Donut Cake is a moist, flavorful bundt cake that captures the essence of fall with apple cider, sweetened applesauce, and a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping. It’s a perfect treat for dessert or an indulgent snack, offering the cozy flavors of an apple cider donut in cake form.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (Betty Crocker recommended)
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup sweetened applesauce
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cake.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, apple cider, sweetened applesauce, eggs, and melted butter using a hand mixer on a low setting until well blended.
- Add Flavorings: Incorporate the brown sugar and vanilla extract into the batter and mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Prepare Bundt Pan: Grease and flour a 10 or 12-cup bundt pan to prevent sticking, then pour the prepared batter evenly into the pan.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The recommended baking time is around 45 minutes.
- Cool in Pan: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a cooling rack for 15 minutes while still in the bundt pan.
- Remove Cake from Pan: After cooling, carefully invert the bundt pan onto a cooling rack or parchment paper to release the cake and allow it to cool further.
- Prepare Topping: Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl to create the topping mixture.
- Apply Topping: Brush the entire surface of the cake with melted butter and generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top and sides, ensuring a flavorful and sweet coating.
Notes
- Ensure the bundt pan is well-greased and floured to avoid sticking.
- For best flavor, use fresh apple cider rather than concentrated or powdered cider.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before applying the butter and cinnamon sugar topping for better adhesion.
- This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
