Amazing Apple Cider Donuts: 10 Minutes
Create delicious homemade apple cider donuts, a perfect fall treat to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons apple cider, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, combine the apple cider and buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a donut pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spoon or pipe the dough into the donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full. Alternatively, you can carefully drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, apple cider, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze.
- For the cinnamon sugar coating, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll the cooled donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Ensure your apple cider is reduced slightly for a more concentrated flavor if desired.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to your preference.
- These donuts are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (will vary based on glaze/coating)
- Sugar: Approximately 25-35g (will vary based on glaze/coating)
- Sodium: Approximately 100-150mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35-45g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-70mg