Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
This Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake is the perfect dessert for fall and winter! Made with apple cider, cake mix, and cinnamon not only is it delicious but it is also super easy to make.
Fall and winter are the perfect seasons for indulging in delicious treats, and what better way to do so than with a warm slice of apple cider cake? This cake is the epitome of comfort food.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s great because it is easy to make and tastes just like fall!
- The ingredients are simple and can be found in any pantry.
- This recipe will impress your guests and kids love it.
🛒Ingredients
To make this delicious apple donut cake you will need a few simple ingredients. But, the best part of this cake is that these ingredients are budget-friendly and easy to find in your local grocery stores.
- yellow cake mix
- apple cider
- butter
- large eggs
- ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- butter
- granulated sugar
- ground cinnamon
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🔪 How to Make This Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare your pan
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Then, spray a 12-cup bundt pan.
Step 2: Make the cake batter
In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat the cake mix, apple cider, 1/2 cup melted butter, 4 eggs, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Then pour into the prepared pan.
Step 3: Bake the cake
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Then let it cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack to cool.
Step 4: Brush the cake with melted butter
Place the cake on your serving plate with parchment paper underneath. And, brush the top and sides of the cake with 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
Step 5: Make the cinnamon sugar topping
In a small bowl, mix sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until blended. Then, coat the cake with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture, pressing it into the sides.
Step 6: Add the second layer of cinnamon sugar
Let the cake stand for 15-20 minutes and then cover with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Cake mixes: Use different types of cake mixes such as chocolate, vanilla, or spice.
- Nuts: Add in your favorite chopped nuts for added crunch and flavor. Chopped pecans and chopped walnuts work great.
- Caramel Sauce: Try drizzling a caramel sauce on top of the cake for extra sweetness.
🥄 Equipment
Here is a quick overview of the equipment that you will need to make this delicious apple cake recipe.
- 12 cup bundt pan
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer – hand mixer or stand mixer
- wire rack
- parchment paper
- serving plate
- small bowl
- pastry brush or silicone brush
Do you love apple recipes that are full of fall flavor? If so, you may also enjoy this Apple Cake with Caramel Icing recipe.
🥫 Storage
This apple donut cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. It will start to dry out after 3 days.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to ensure that this cake turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- Make sure that your butter is melted before adding it to the cake batter for a smooth consistency.
- Use parchment paper underneath the cake when brushing it with butter and coating it with cinnamon sugar for easy clean-up.
- I recommend that you use nonstick baking spray instead of cooking spray for your cake. However, you could also grease and flour your pan to prevent it from sticking.
- Be careful to not overmix the batter. This could result in a dense and tough cake.
- Let the cake cool for 20 minutes before removing it from the pan to ensure that it retains its shape.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Apple cider donuts are special because they are moist, flavorful, and perfect for the fall season. They also have a unique texture due to the addition of apple cider in the batter.
To keep a bundt cake moist, you can brush it with melted butter or simple syrup after baking. You can also store it in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out.
Yes, you can freeze slices of this apple donut cake for up to 3 months. Just make sure to wrap each slice tightly with plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
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Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
Equipment
- 12 cup bundt pan
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer – hand mixer or stand mixer
- Wire rack
- parchment paper
- serving plate
- small bowl
- pastry brush or silicone brush
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup apple cider
- ½ cup butter melted
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 12-cup bundt pan.
- In large bowl using an electric mixer beat the cake mix, apple cider, 1/2 cup melted butter, 4 eggs, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
- Remove from pan to cooling rack to cool.
- Place the cake on your serving plate with parchment paper underneath.
- Brush the top and sides of cake with 3 tablespoons melted butter.
- In small bowl, mix sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until blended.
- Coat the cake with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture, pressing it into the sides.
- Let the cake stand 15-20 minutes and then cover with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
