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Easy Baked Spiced Apple Cider Donuts

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These easy baked spiced apple cider donuts are a cozy fall treat with warm spices and a tender crumb, perfect for chilly mornings. They use real apple cider for natural sweetness and moisture, baked instead of fried for a lighter option.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) apple cider, fresh or store-bought, preferably unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk (or milk plus 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • For the coating:
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with granulated sugar until pale and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in melted butter, vanilla extract, apple cider, and buttermilk into the egg mixture.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Some lumps are okay.
  6. Spoon the batter into each donut pan cavity, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the thickest part comes out clean and the tops spring back lightly.
  8. Let the donuts rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. While donuts are warm (not hot), gently toss each donut in the mixture until evenly coated.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Notes

If out of fresh apple cider, simmer apple juice with a cinnamon stick before using. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and buttermilk with almond milk plus lemon juice. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep donuts tender. Let donuts cool before coating to prevent cinnamon sugar from melting. Muffin tins can be used as a substitute but expect a different shape and texture.

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Keywords: apple cider donuts, baked donuts, spiced donuts, fall recipes, easy donuts, cinnamon donuts, cozy breakfast

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