Delightful Apple Cider Donuts
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these warm, fluffy apple cider donuts. Coated in sugar and infused with the aromatic spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite offers a delightful taste of autumn. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, this easy-to-follow recipe will bring the joy of an autumn fair right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the apple cider, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into each cavity of your greased donut pan about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and springy to touch.
- Allow donuts to cool slightly before rolling them in granulated sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg