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Easy Baked Apple Cider Donuts Recipe with Perfect Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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These easy baked apple cider donuts feature a soft, cakey texture with a crisp cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for cozy fall mornings or sweet snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider (fresh, unfiltered recommended)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups (475ml) of apple cider into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to about ½ cup (120ml), about 20-25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, and ½ tsp salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup (60g) melted butter, ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and the cooled apple cider reduction. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Transfer batter to a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe or spoon batter evenly into each donut cavity, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Check around 12 minutes as ovens vary.
  8. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. Melt 3 tbsp butter in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix ½ cup granulated sugar with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon.
  10. While donuts are still warm, brush each with melted butter and toss gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

Notes

Reduce apple cider slowly over medium heat to avoid burning. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best batter consistency. Do not overmix batter to keep donuts tender. Coat donuts while warm for best cinnamon sugar adhesion. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking mix and add ½ tsp baking powder. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk with vinegar and dairy-free butter alternatives.

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