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Easy Baked Apple Cider Donuts Recipe with Perfect Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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These baked apple cider donuts offer a tender, airy texture with a perfect cinnamon sugar coating, delivering the classic flavor of fried donuts without the mess or guilt. Quick and easy to make, they are a cozy treat perfect for any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing after baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your donut pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Stir in apple cider and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Fill each donut cavity about ¾ full using a spoon or piping bag.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until donuts spring back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool until warm enough to handle (about 10 minutes).
  8. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl for the coating.
  9. Lightly brush each donut with melted butter, then toss or brush with the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.

Notes

Use fresh or high-quality apple cider for best flavor. Do not overmix batter to keep donuts tender. Brush warm donuts with melted butter before coating to help cinnamon sugar stick. Avoid overfilling donut cavities to prevent spilling. Store in airtight container up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently and re-coat with cinnamon sugar for best texture.

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