Description
These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are bursting with irresistible flavor and are simple to prepare with apple cider, spices, and buttermilk, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups apple cider
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the apple cider, sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into greased donut molds, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until edges are golden and donuts spring back when touched.
- Remove from the oven after baking and cool for about 2 minutes before transferring to a sheet tray.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, brush the tops of the donuts with melted butter, and then dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure the donut molds are well greased to prevent sticking.
These donuts taste even better the day after baking when the flavors have melded.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg