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Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake: Your Cozy Fall Delight

This Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake perfectly captures the cozy flavors of fall with its moist crumb and apple cider aromas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour substitutable with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Salt use kosher salt for a coarser texture
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a different flavor
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg omit if unavailable
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter can be substituted with coconut oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light brown sugar works as a substitute
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can be reduced for less sweetness
  • 3 large Eggs or flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract pure is recommended
  • 1 cup Apple Cider use fresh for robust flavor
For the Cider Glaze
  • 1 cup Apple Cider reduce for intensified flavor
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter can be swapped with plant-based butter
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mixture adjust ratios based on taste

Equipment

  • 12-cup bundt pan
  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 12-cup bundt pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Step 3: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Step 5: Gradually incorporate dry ingredients and apple cider alternately, mixing until blended.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into the prepared pan and tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown, testing doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Step 8: Reduce remaining apple cider in a saucepan for the glaze, stirring in butter until melted.
  9. Step 9: Cool the cake for 10-15 minutes before glazing with the cider glaze.
  10. Step 10: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture after glazing, then cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep cake light and fluffy.

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