Description
Baked Apple Cider Donuts bring a delightful autumnal twist to your dessert table. These donuts are beautifully presented, showcasing their golden-brown exteriors and sugar-spiced crusts. The rustic appeal is enhanced when served on a simple wooden board or a vintage plate, complemented by natural elements like fall leaves or apple slices, which echo the donuts’ apple cider flavor.
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
1.5 cups apple cider
1 large egg
⅓ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)
½ cup whole or 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
⅛ teaspoon cardamom powder
For the Spiced Sugar Topping:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
½ teaspoon nutmeg powder
½ teaspoon cardamom powder
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Reduce the Cider: Pour apple cider into a nonstick saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it’s reduced to about ⅓ cup, forming a thick syrup. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
Mix Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, along with the reduced apple cider. Stir until just combined; avoid over-mixing to keep the donuts tender.
Bake the Donuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a donut pan and fill each donut well halfway with batter. Tip: Use a piping bag for easier and neater filling. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and Coat: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove. Mix the sugar topping ingredients in a bowl. Brush each donut with melted butter, then roll in the spiced sugar mixture until well coated.
Serve: Enjoy the donuts warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes