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Glazed Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake (Moist & Spiced)

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Spiced Reduced Apple Cider
  • 2 cups pure fresh apple cider simmered down to 3/4 cup to concentrate the apple flavor (100% non-alcoholic)
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks simmered with cider for deep aromatic warmth
Dry Cake Flour & Spices
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tbsp baking powder for a fluffy, high rise
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda balances buttermilk acidity
  • 1 tsp kosher salt fine grain
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg freshly grated brings authentic donut flavor
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice for subtle bakery spice complexity
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger warm bite
Wet Cake Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed, gives rich caramel moisture
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for fine crumb structure
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract rich bourbon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk room temperature, adds supreme tenderness
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Coating & Glaze
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted, for brushing warm cake
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar for crunchy coating
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon mixed with sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar sifted, for drizzle glaze
  • 2 tbsp reserved reduced apple cider or whole milk to thin glaze
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract for glaze aroma

Method
 

Reduce the Fresh Apple Cider
  1. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of pure apple cider and the 2 cinnamon sticks. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until reduced to exactly 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons. Discard cinnamon sticks and let the concentrated cider cool completely to room temperature. (Reserve 2 tablespoons of this reduced cider for the glaze!).
Whisk Dry Ingredients & Cream Butter
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 10-to-12 cup metal bundt pan generously with baking spray with flour (or brush thoroughly with homemade cake goop) to ensure effortless release.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger until evenly blended.
  3. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light, pale, and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Alternate Wet & Dry, Then Bake
  1. Whisk the cooled reduced apple cider (3/4 cup) with the 1/2 cup of buttermilk in a measuring cup.
  2. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three additions alternating with the cider-buttermilk liquid in two additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not over-mix.
  3. Spoon the thick batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and tap the pan firmly on the counter twice to release air pockets.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 48 to 52 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the deepest part of the cake comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
  5. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for exactly 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to release the cake.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating & Cider Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  2. While the cake is still slightly warm, brush the entire surface generously with the 4 tablespoons of melted butter using a pastry brush. Immediately sprinkle and press the cinnamon-sugar all over the fluted ridges until fully crusted.
  3. Whisk together the confectioners sugar, reserved 2 tablespoons of reduced cider, and vanilla extract until a thick, smooth drizzling glaze forms. Drizzle generously over the fluted peaks of the cake. Let glaze set for 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 24000IUVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 650mgIron: 0.3mg

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