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Cozy Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf Recipe You’ll Love

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This spiced apple cider donut loaf is the perfect combination of fluffy, moist cake and the nostalgic flavors of a warm cider donut. Great for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider, reduced to 1/3 cup
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or substitute Greek yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it reduces to about 1/3 cup, approximately 10-15 minutes. Let it cool completely before using.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed evenly.
  6. Mix in the cooled, reduced apple cider and sour cream until fully combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Brush the loaf with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top and sides for that signature donut finish.

Notes

[‘Don’t skip reducing the cider to intensify the apple flavor.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.’, ‘Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf fluffy.’, ‘Start checking for doneness at the 50-minute mark.’]

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Keywords: apple cider, donut loaf, fall dessert, cinnamon, nutmeg, cozy recipe

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