Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with our Best Baked Apple Cider Donuts – theamazingfood. These fluffy, spiced treats are perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet breakfast delight. Made without frying, they offer a healthier alternative without compromising on flavor. The delightful combination of fresh apple cider and aromatic spices makes every bite a celebration of autumn. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, these donuts can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits. Serve them warm, dusted with cinnamon sugar, or drizzled with a sweet glaze for an irresistible treat that will charm everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pinch salt
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping)
- About 2 tbsp reduced cider (reserved from above)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider and melted butter. Add sugar, egg, yogurt, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cavity of the donut pan about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool slightly before dipping in melted butter and rolling in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 14mg