Baked Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar
Delicious, fluffy donuts baked with apple cider and coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted, for topping)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar topping)
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar topping)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the apple cider, granulated sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Baking
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Allow them to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
Coating
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Once the donuts have cooled slightly, dip the tops in the melted butter and then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.