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Cozy Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe with Easy Caramel Glaze

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A moist and tender apple cider cake infused with warm spices and topped with a luscious caramel glaze, perfect for cozy fall gatherings or any time you want a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, preferably fresh
  • 2 ½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Caramel Glaze:
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Reduce the Apple Cider: Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider into a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it reduce until about ¼ cup (60 ml) remains, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch Bundt pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the reduced apple cider, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
  7. Pour and Bake: Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Make the Caramel Glaze: In a clean saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
  10. Glaze the Cake: Drizzle caramel glaze evenly over cooled cake. Let glaze set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Reduce the apple cider slowly to concentrate flavor without bitterness. Use room temperature eggs and butter for better batter texture. Avoid overmixing to keep cake tender. Fresh spices improve flavor. Watch oven closely near end of baking to prevent burning. Adjust caramel glaze consistency by simmering longer or adding cream.

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