Delicious Baked Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

Get ready to fall in love with these baked apple cider donuts! Perfect for autumn, this recipe combines the warm flavors of apple pie spice and a delightful cinnamon sugar coating. If you’re looking for a cozy treat to enjoy with your favorite warm beverage, these cakey donuts are your answer. The best part? You can whip them up in no time using a donut pan, making homemade donuts a breeze!

This apple cider donut recipe starts with reducing apple cider to intensify that sweet, tangy flavor, resulting in donuts that taste like a slice of fall in every bite. They’re not just any baked donuts; they’re the ultimate in fall baking recipes, sure to impress family and friends with their delightful taste and aroma!

The Perfect Apple Cider Donuts for Fall

Delicious Baked Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

These baked apple cider donuts are soft, cakey, and bursting with autumn flavors. Coated in a warm cinnamon sugar blend, they make for a perfect fall dessert or treat for any gathering.

Ingredients

1 cup apple cider
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

Reduce the Apple Cider: In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil and simmer until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the reduced apple cider, sugars, egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fill the Donut Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the donut pan. Spoon the batter into the pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: While the donuts are still warm, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll each donut in the mixture to coat thoroughly.