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Close-up side view of a moist Apple Cider Donut Cake with a golden brown crust.
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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful cake that captures the warm spices of apple cider donuts, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Cake Mix

  • 1 box Yellow cake mix or Spice Cake Mix
  • 1 cup apple cider (NOT apple juice or vinegar)
  • 0.5 cup apple sauce (cinnamon apple sauce, not chunky)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon (more if you like it really cinnamony)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon (depending on preference)
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup melted butter

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix cake mix, apple cider, apple sauce, eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined.
  • Pour batter into a greased bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes.
  • Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl.
  • Brush cooled cake with melted butter, then coat with cinnamon sugar mixture.

Notes

Ensure the cake is fully cooled before applying the cinnamon sugar coating for best results.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider, donut