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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Cake. This moist bundt cake captures the essence of autumn, combining the sweetness of apple cider with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a luscious apple cider glaze and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, each slice is a nostalgic treat that will warm your heart and home. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or simply as a comforting dessert on a busy weeknight, this cake is as easy to make as it is delicious. Gather around the table and enjoy this seasonal delight with loved ones!

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 ½ sticks unsalted butter (20 tablespoons)
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups apple cider (for glaze)
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter (for glaze)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 Tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while streaming in apple cider; mix just until combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. For the glaze, boil two cups of apple cider until reduced to about ⅓ cup; stir in butter until melted.
  8. Brush glaze over the warm cake and dust with cinnamon sugar before serving.

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