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One-Bowl Apple Cider Donut Cake

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A moist, dense, and spiced cake that tastes like autumn, made in just one bowl with simple ingredients and reduced apple cider for intense flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (fresh or high-quality store-bought)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • For coating: ½ cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until reduced by half (about ½ cup). Let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray, optionally lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, reduced apple cider, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the dry ingredients. Whisk vigorously until smooth and well-combined.
  5. Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cool, roll the cake in the cinnamon sugar mixture or drizzle with glaze before slicing.

Notes

Ensure the reduced apple cider is cooled before adding to wet ingredients to avoid cooking the eggs. Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb. For best results, use fresh spices and reduce the cider to concentrate flavor.

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