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Apple Cider Donuts

Warm and Cozy Apple Cider Donuts to Savor this Fall

These delicious apple cider donuts are a perfect fall treat, easy to make and free from frying, ensuring everyone can enjoy their cozy flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter softened; substitute with dairy-free butter for a dairy-free version
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar no substitutes are suggested
  • 3 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar packed; or coconut sugar for a different taste
  • 1 large Egg replace with a flax or chia egg for vegan option
  • 0.75 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.125 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon extra available if desired
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg optional for milder taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon Ground Allspice optional for flavor complexity
  • 0.125 teaspoon Ground Ginger adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1.33 cups All-Purpose Flour use a 1:1 baking blend for gluten-free
  • 0.25 cup Apple Cider fresh is best
  • 0.25 cup Milk switch to non-dairy milk for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cup Melted Butter for coating; substitute with oil and non-dairy butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for cinnamon sugar coating
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon for cinnamon sugar coating

Equipment

  • Donut pan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 6-cavity donut pan.
  2. Cream together salted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Beat in the egg and then add baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground ginger, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Gradually incorporate the flour, alternating with apple cider and milk, mixing gently.
  5. Fill each cavity of the donut pan about two-thirds full using a piping method.
  6. Bake for 10-11 minutes, until the edges are golden and the tops spring back when pressed.
  7. Cool the donuts in the pan for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, dip each donut in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the donut pan is well-greased and use fresh apple cider.

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