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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

Cinnamon sugar apple cider donut Bundt cake is made with reduced apple cider for a tender, warmly spiced crumb. A buttery cinnamon sugar coating adds the classic donut-style finish to every slice.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 eggs large, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar coating
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan
  • 1 electric mixer

Method
 

Prepare the cake
  1. Bring the apple cider to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until reduced to 1 cup.
  2. Transfer the reduced cider to a measuring cup and cool completely.
  3. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  4. Thoroughly grease and flour a 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan.
  5. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  6. Beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  7. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla extract.
  8. Whisk the sour cream into the cooled cider, then add this mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the flour mixture in two additions; begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing on low just until combined.
  9. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top, then bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack and lift off the pan; cool for about 20 minutes, until warm but not hot.
Coat the cake
  1. Stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  2. Brush the melted unsalted butter over the warm cake, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the top and sides, pressing gently so it adheres.

Notes

Cool the reduced cider completely before mixing it into the batter for a tender crumb. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freeze wrapped slices for up to 2 months. Full-fat Greek yogurt can replace the sour cream.