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Apple Cider Donut Cake

A delightful cake that captures the essence of autumn with warm spices, apple cider, and diced apples, making it perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup apple cider Use high-quality cider for best results.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can be reduced or substituted with a sugar alternative.
  • 2 large eggs Can be replaced with a flax egg.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 cup diced apples Use fresh, crisp apples.
  • optional powdered sugar for dusting For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the apple cider, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smoothly incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Warm in the microwave before serving.