Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
Like a giant cider donut, this sweet cake is dangerously delicious.
By Torie Cox
There's nothing like a fresh apple cider donut dipped into a hot cup of coffee, usually bought right after apple-picking, while paying for your newfound haul. We took all those flavors and turned them into the ultimate sideboard treat. Put this bundt cake out (with a pot of hot coffee, naturally) when guests come over, and watch slice after slice disappear.
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Yields:
12 - 14 serving(s)
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 c.
(2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided, plus more for pan
- 3 c.
all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for pan
- 2 1/4 c.
fresh apple cider
- 3/4 c.
unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
- 2
large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp.
baking powder
- 1/2 tsp.
baking soda
- 1 1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp.
ground nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp.
ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp.
ground allspice
- 1/2 c.
packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 c.
granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tsp.
ground cinnamon, divided
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 325°F with the rack in the middle position. Butter and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
- Step 2Bring apple cider to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until cider is reduced to 1 cup and 2 tablespoons, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer 1 cup to a bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Whisk in applesauce, vanilla, whole eggs, egg yolk, and 1 cup butter.
- Step 3Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a separate bowl. Add applesauce mixture and whisk just until combined.
- Step 4Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool 15 minutes. Run a paring knife or small offset spatula around edges and center of cake. Invert cake onto wire rack.
- Step 5Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Stir together remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons reduced cider in a separate bowl. Brush warm cake all over with butter mixture and sprinkle top and sides with cinnamon sugar. Let cool completely before serving, about 2 hours.
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