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Apple Cider Donut Cake
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Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
70 minutes
Total Time:
170 minutes
Indulge in a cozy fall treat with this apple cider donut cake, bursting with shredded apple and apple butter for a moist and flavorful delight reminiscent of classic donuts.
Ingredients:
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, or as needed
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 0.5 cup whole buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup apple butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar, divided
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, peeled and grated
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
  • In a medium saucepan, bring apple cider to a boil over high heat. Let it simmer without stirring until it reduces to about 1/2 cup, for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • As the cider simmers, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly coat the inside of a 12-cup Bundt pan with shortening. Dust the pan with flour, ensuring even coverage. Tap out the excess flour and set the pan aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, whisk until well blended.
  • Combine eggs, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, apple butter, vanilla, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, and reduced apple cider in a large bowl. Mix in half of the flour mixture until combined. Add the rest of the flour mixture and grated apple, stirring until just incorporated with a few lumps remaining for a delightful texture. Ensure the apple pieces are evenly distributed. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for about 1 hour.
  • Combine the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush melted butter evenly over the cake's outer and inner ring. Sprinkle the top and sides of the cake with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Savor the delicious flavors!

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