Satisfy Your Cravings with Our Irresistible Apple Cider Donut Cake

Do you know that moment when you want an apple cider donut and then you want a whole cake? Yeah, same. That’s where our Apple Cider Donut Cake comes in. The cake batter is infused with shredded apple and cider for a dessert you won’t stop thinking about. From celebrating fall to birthdays, this Apple Cider Donut Cake made with yellow cake mix is a must! Apples from the farmers’ market, the store, or even those you picked at the orchard yourself are perfect for our cider donut cake.

 

 

You Will Need the Following to Make Apple Cider Donut Cake:

 

Tools:

• Bundt Pan or 9×13-inch Cake Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Spatula
• Pastry Brush

 

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 1 box Betty Crocker “Super Moist” Yellow Cake Mix
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup coarsely shredded peeled tart apples (2 medium)

 

Toppings:

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 

Glaze (Optional):

• I cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider

 

Instructions:

For the Cake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan or a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, apple cider, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, creating a smooth batter.

Fold in the coarsely shredded peeled tart apples. This step adds a delightful texture and apple flavor to your cake.

Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean.

For the Toppings:

While the cake is baking, mix the sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl.

Brush the melted butter evenly over the top once the cake is done and still warm.

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously on top of the melted butter. This will create a sweet, cinnamon-spiced crust that adds an extra layer of flavor and texture.

For the Glaze (Optional):

While the cake is cooking, prepare apple cider glaze. Add powdered sugar and 1/4 cup apple cider to a small bowl and whisk to the desired consistency.

Serve as apple cider glaze dip (or drizzle glaze on the cake).

Serve and Enjoy!

 

Tips:

When adding the cinnamon sugar and butter topping, I brushed the butter onto the cake and let it set for about a minute. You want it slightly wet to hold the sugar but not so much that it absorbs into the cake.

Mix the cinnamon and sugar after brushing the butter on the cake while waiting for that perfect moisture level. That should give it just the right amount of time. And if needed, add an extra layer of sugar.

 

In Conclusion:

Allow your Apple Cider Donut Cake to cool before slicing into it. Serve it with a steaming cup of apple cider, and you’ll be in dessert heaven. The combination of the moist cake, the subtle apple cider flavor, and the sweet cinnamon topping is simply irresistible.

Whether you’re celebrating the arrival of fall, hosting a birthday party, or just craving a delicious treat, our Apple Cider Donut Cake is the answer. Plus, it’s so photogenic that you won’t be able to resist sharing it on your social media feeds. So, whip up this delightful dessert, and watch the likes and comments pour in as your friends and family savor every bite of this delectable creation.

 

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