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Apple Cider Donut Cake

Apple Cider Donut Cake

Experience the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Cake, a perfect treat for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Yellow cake mix a quick way to achieve a moist and fluffy base
  • 1 cup Apple cider brings authentic fall flavor
  • 1 cup Sweetened applesauce keeps the cake moist
  • 2 large Eggs help bind the ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) adds richness
  • 1 cup Brown sugar enhances the caramel notes
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (for topping) brushing keeps the topping sticky
  • 1/2 cup Sugar creates a sweet crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon enhances the apple cider essence

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

How to Make Apple Cider Donut Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine apple cider, applesauce, and eggs in a bowl.
  3. Add the yellow cake mix, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  4. Prepare a bundt pan by greasing and flouring it.
  5. Pour the batter into the bundt pan.
  6. Bake for 40-50 minutes.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes.
  8. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  9. Brush the cake with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.

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