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apple cider doughnut

A delicious and moist apple cider doughnut cake with cinnamon sugar topping, capturing the classic flavors of a baked donut with an apple twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup apple cider NOT apple juice or vinegar
  • 0.5 cup apple sauce cinnamon flavored
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon for topping
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup melted butter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, apple cider, apple sauce, eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top.
  4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While baking, mix cinnamon with sugar in a small bowl.
  6. Once baked and cooled slightly, brush the cake with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture.

Notes

This apple cider doughnut cake is perfect for fall gatherings and family desserts, combining the flavors of cinnamon and apple in a moist cake.