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baked cider donuts
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Baked Cider Donuts

Baked cider donuts are easy to make, with a soft texture, and cinnamon sugar coating. They stay soft for several days!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings 14 donuts
Calories 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup boiled cider
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/4-1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Prepare a donut pan by spraying with non stick cooking spray. Most donut pans have 6 cavities. I have two pans so that I can make more donuts at once. If you only have one pan, just bake the donuts in 2-3 batches.
  • Measure out 1/2 cup of boiled cider or make your own by simmering 4 cups of 100% apple cider (no preservatives) down to 1/2 cup in a small saucepan. Set aside.
  • Whisk dry ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Combine melted butter, sugars, egg, milk, boiled cider, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl. Add dry ingredients and mix just until everything is incorporated.
  • Transfer the batter into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and cut the corner of the bag off using a pair of scissors. Squeeze the batter into the donut cavities of the pan.
  • Bake the cider donuts at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean. Let donuts cool in the pan for a couple of minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Let the donuts cool until they are easy to handle.
  • Brush each donut on both sides with a thin layer of melted butter. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Cover the donuts with cinnamon and sugar, tapping to allow excess to fall back into the bowl.
  • This recipe yields 12-14 donuts, depending on how much you fill the pan. The more you fill the pan the more you risk losing the hole in the center when they bake so try to avoid overfilling the pan.

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Notes

Store donuts in an airtight bag or container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal