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Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Moist and tender Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake infused with warm spices, applesauce, and cider, finished with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for cozy gatherings.
6 Servings

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups 360g all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider not apple juice, at room temperature

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Prepare the Bundt Pan and Oven

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Generously grease a 10 to 12-cup Bundt pan using butter or cooking spray, ensuring all crevices are coated. Lightly dust with flour, tapping out any excess.

Combine the Dry Ingredients

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

  1. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth and well blended. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.

Combine the Batter

  1. With the mixer on low speed, gradually alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and apple cider to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until no streaks of flour remain. The batter will be slightly loose.

Bake the Cake

  1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before carefully inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare and Apply the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  1. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Once the cake has cooled, brush the entire surface with melted butter. Sprinkle and gently pat the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cake until fully coated.

Serve

  1. Slice the cake and serve as desired. Enjoy this delightful dessert as a cozy and sweet treat.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour that includes xanthan gum. This will help maintain the cake’s structure and softness without compromising taste.
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