Baked Apple Cider Donut Recipe

5 from 9 votes

Baked Apple Cider Donut Recipe

You will go crazy over these baked apple cider donuts! Full of the most delicious fall flavors like apple cider and warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon with a hint of orange zest make this apple cider donut recipe one of the best we’ve ever had.

Prep Time10

Cook Time16

Total Time26

Course: Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: donuts

Author: Eden

Cost: $8

Ingredients

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp orange zest
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup apple cider
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
6 tbsp unsalted butter room temp.

Dipping

8 tbsp unsalted butter melted
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Instructions

In a measuring cup combine buttermilk, apple cider and vanilla extract.
Add flour, salt, spices, baking powder, and orange zest in a bowl.
In a mixing bowl with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and both sugars until combined
Add in egg one at a time and continue to beat.
With the mixer on low, slowly alternate the wet ingredients with the dry until the ingredients are mixed. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Preheat the oven and butter the donut pan.
Add half of the batter into a piping bag. If you don’t have a piping bag, the corner of a plastic Ziplock will work.
Cut a 2-inch hole at the end and pipe the batter into the greased donut pan.
Bake the donuts in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15-18 minutes.
When the donuts are done, carefully remove them and brush melted butter over the top and bottom.
Then, dip both sides in the sugar and spice mixture.

Notes

The fresher the cider donuts are when you freeze them, the fresher they will taste when you decide to pull them back out. You can freeze them once they are dipped in cinnamon and sugar. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Make the batter and refrigerate it so you can have freshly baked donuts in the morning without the hassle of making the batter.

Always use high-quality ingredients when baking.

Bake for 15 minutes, then check to see if they are done. If they need more time, bake for a few more minutes.

Please do not leave out the cardamom; it's an essential flavor in the recipe and what separates it from other cider donut recipes.

If you're in a pickle, apple juice can be used as a substitution. Just remember to use unsweetened apple juice. Why? Because sweetened apple juice will throw off the flavor profile and make your cider donuts too sweet.

But if you only have sweetened apple juice, reduce the sugar you add to the mixture. Or, if you're up for a challenge, try making your homemade apple cider.

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