Name: Easy Apple Cider Donut Cake with Cinnamon Sugar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix or spice cake mix; 1 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup applesauce; 3 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup butter, melted

Description

WP Tasty — Apple Cider Donut Cake

Recipe Name:
Easy Apple Cider Donut Cake with Cinnamon Sugar

Author:
Wellness Sleuth

Description:
This easy Apple Cider Donut Cake is soft, moist and full of cozy apple-cinnamon flavor. Apple cider and applesauce keep the cake tender, while melted butter and cinnamon sugar create that classic apple cider donut finish.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the Cake

1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix or spice cake mix
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup applesauce
3 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a Bundt pan, making sure to coat the center tube and all the grooves.

2. Mix the Batter
In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, apple cider, applesauce and eggs. Add the cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla. Mix just until smooth and evenly combined.

3. Fill the Pan
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Smooth the surface and gently tap the pan on the counter to help the batter settle into the grooves.

4. Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

5. Cool and Release
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Carefully invert it onto a wire rack or serving plate.

6. Make the Cinnamon Sugar
Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix until evenly blended.

7. Coat the Cake
While the cake is still slightly warm, brush the outside with melted butter. Sprinkle and gently press the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top and sides of the cake.

8. Serve
Allow the cinnamon-sugar coating to set briefly, then slice and serve.

Notes

For the strongest apple flavor, use apple cider rather than apple juice. Yellow cake mix gives the cake a cleaner apple-cinnamon flavor, while spice cake mix creates a more pronounced fall-spice flavor.

For the best cinnamon-sugar coating, apply the melted butter and cinnamon sugar while the cake is still slightly warm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American