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Easy Baked Spiced Apple Cider Donuts

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These baked spiced apple cider donuts are a cozy fall treat, tender with warm spices and a subtle cider flavor, perfect for a quick and comforting breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (57g), melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup apple cider (120ml)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (120ml) (or dairy-free milk plus 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the cinnamon sugar topping:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (42g), melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sugars, eggs, melted butter, apple cider, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full with batter using a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until tops spring back to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Remove donuts from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. While donuts cool, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping.
  9. Brush each donut with melted butter, then toss gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.

Notes

If you don’t have a donut pan, use a bundt pan or muffin tin and adjust baking time accordingly. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep donuts tender. Use fresh spices for best flavor. For vegan or gluten-free adaptations, see variations section. Let donuts cool before applying cinnamon sugar topping to ensure it sticks well.

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Keywords: baked donuts, apple cider donuts, spiced donuts, fall recipes, easy breakfast, cinnamon sugar donuts

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