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Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake Recipe

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This apple cider donut bundt cake recipe is a moist and flavorful fall dessert packed with apple cider and warm spices. It features a tender crumb and a spiced sugary topping that perfectly mimics the taste of classic apple cider donuts in a convenient bundt cake form.

Ingredients

CAKE

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1¼ cups unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

TOPPING

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and generously spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the cake after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, apple pie spice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until they are thoroughly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, apple cider, unsweetened applesauce, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain, being careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
  5. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula if needed.
  6. Bake Cake: Bake for 50-55 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  7. Cool Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then carefully invert the bundt pan to release the cake onto a wire cooling rack placed over a baking sheet to catch any topping drips.
  8. Prepare Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the remaining granulated sugar and apple pie spice, mixing well.
  9. Apply Butter and Sugar Topping: Brush the melted unsalted butter evenly over the warm cake on the cooling rack, then generously sprinkle the spiced sugar mixture onto all sides of the cake, gently pressing it with your hands so it adheres well.
  10. Serve: Slice the cake into 10 slices and enjoy the spiced, moist, apple-flavored bundt cake reminiscent of apple cider donuts.

Notes

  • Make sure to cool the cake slightly before applying the butter and sugar topping to help it stick better.
  • Use fresh apple cider for the best apple flavor in the cake.
  • Apple pie spice can be substituted with a mix of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves if not available.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend compatible with baking.
  • Store leftover cake wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat slices briefly in the microwave to regain a freshly baked taste.

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