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Easy Baked Apple Cider Donuts Recipe Perfect with Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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These easy baked apple cider donuts are soft, slightly tangy from the cider, and coated with a perfect cinnamon sugar mix. They offer a cozy fall flavor without the hassle of frying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, fresh or store-bought, reduced to concentrate flavor
  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature (can substitute almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider into a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer gently until it reduces to about ¼ cup (60 ml), roughly 15-20 minutes. It should be syrupy and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk 6 tablespoons (85 g) melted butter with 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar until smooth. Add 2 large eggs and beat until well combined. Stir in ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the cooled apple cider reduction.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold the batter until just combined. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are okay.
  6. Spoon the batter into each cavity of the donut pan about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean. The donuts will be lightly golden on top.
  8. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack for another 5-10 minutes.
  9. While still warm, roll each donut in a cinnamon sugar mixture (½ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon), coating evenly.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts light and tender. Reduce the apple cider carefully to avoid burning. Coat donuts while warm for best cinnamon sugar adhesion. Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing. Grease the pan well or use parchment rounds to prevent sticking.

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