The best Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

Let me show you how to turn your favorite fall apple cider donuts into an apple cider bundt cake with minimum effort. Yes, I said it, this recipe is so easy… Especially when you compare it to how laborious fried apple cider donuts are.

This recipe requires a few pantry staples that you’ll throw together to create some magic in the kitchen.

This is the best apple cider donut cake recipe ever!

Every fall, I find myself reverting back to making this easy apple cake, and trust me people ask for the recipe every time so why not share it on here to make everyone’s life easier.

This cake is perfect to serve with a hot cup of coffee or tea too!

Why you need to make this recipe!

• It tastes just like a fair apple cider donut.
• This apple cider doughnut bundt cake is so much easier to make than apple cider donuts.
• It is an easy yet impressive dessert.
• This recipe is a great way to use up extra apple cider.
• If you’re ever looking for a bundt cake that spread fall, then this is for you!

What is apple cider bundt cake?

Well, Apple cider bundt cake is pretty much an homage to our favorite apple cider donuts that we always get when we go apple picking at the orchard. It is a spiced apple cake made with apple cider and apple sauce to really bring out those flavors while keeping it extra moist. It is then finished with a generous spreading of butter and a drizzle of cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients for this Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this apple cider donut bundt cake. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

• Flour- All purpose flour works great for this recipe.
• Cinnamon & nutmeg– The nutmeg and cinnamon mixture will add extra fall spice to this apple bundt cake.
• Baking powder & baking soda– The bakinf powder and baking soda will help leaven the cake.
• Salt– The salt will balance out the sweetness of the cake.
• Oil – You can use vegetable or canola oil for this cake.
• Brown & granulated sugar– The combination of the two sugar will help keep the cake moist and add extra depth of flavor.
• Vanilla- The vanilla extract helps bring out more depth of flavor.
• Egg– Make sure to use eggs at room temeprature.
• Apple cider– Don’t use apple juice, it isn’t the same as apple cider. You can use homemade or stor ebough apple cider.
• Apple sauce– The apple sauce will add extra apple flavor and keep the cake moist.
• Butter– The butter is used to coat the cake after baking it so that the cinnamon sugar mixture sticks to it.

How to make Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

This is how you can make your own apple cider bundt cake recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

1. Mix the dry ingredients together and set aside.
2. Combine the apple cider and apple sauce together and set aside.
3. Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla together until smooth.
4. Alternate between the dry ingredients and the apple cider mixture into the egg, oil and sugar mixture. Making sure to start and finish with the flour mixture.
5. Pour the batter onto the bundt cake pan and bake in the oven.
6. Let the cake cool down for 10 minutes before flipping it onto a cooling rack.
7. Place the cooling rack on a larger baking sheet, parchment paper, or wax paper then brush with the melted butter and generously sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
8. Let the cake cool down before slicing into it and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

Tips to make the best Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

• Use room temperature ingredients- Using room temperature ingredients will ensure that everything mixed properly.
• Make sure to use apple cider and not apple juice– Apple juice and apple cider are two different things so make sure to use the right ingredients for this apple cider bundt cake.
• Don’t overmix the batter once you add in the flour- Overmixing the batter will yield a tough and dry cake, which is the opposite of what we want. Stop mixing once the flour disappears.
• Make sure to grease your pan well– I like to use a homemade good which constitutes of shortening, vegetable oil, and flour. It is easy to make and you can store it for a while in the pantry. I literally swear by this recipe. No more cakes sticking to the pan!
• Let the cake cook down fully before slicing into it– The heat of the cake will continue to cook the center or the cake and help it set as it cools down. So make sure not to slice into it while it’s still piping hot.

Can I make this apple cider doughnut bundt cake in advance?

This cake is best made and enjoyed the same day especially since it has a good amount of cinnamon sugar coating.

The longer it sits the less crunchy that cinnamon sugar topping becomes so if you’re okay with that then feel free to make it in advance, but I wouldn’t recommend it.

How to store aple cider donut bundt cake?

You can store this apple cider cake in an air-tight at room temperature container for up to 2 days. I like to warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds to get it warm and fresh again.

Keep in mind that it is best on the same day!

Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

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