Your favorite apple cider donut, reinvented into a moist spiced cake, coated in sweet cinnamon and sugar! A fun Fall treat, perfect for brunch or dessert!

Moist apple cider donut bundt cake recipe from @bakedbyrachel A fun treat for Fall!

Only two and a half weeks into the current school year and we’ve already had our first round of colds. Hopefully it’s not a sign of how this year is going to go. I’m not sure I can handle being sick for the rest of the school year. And of course, the kids all barely got sick and were over it in no time. But me, nope… it drags on seemingly for-ev-er. Keeping my fingers crossed I can kick this cold to the street before the week is over.

I took advantage of being sick last week and decided to read The Girl on the Train. I’d had in on my list for a long time but other, more interesting books, always found their way at the top instead. I’m glad I finally read it. It was good. I can’t say that it was great, but a solid good for sure. There were lapses in thoughts and time that bothered me while reading. If you’re interested in seeing the movie, I’d definitely recommend trying to read the book first… especially since the books are almost always worlds better than the movie versions. Next up is After You. I’ve been waiting for a free library download, because I didn’t want to pay for this one. Fingers crossed it’s at least decent!

So, we’re a week into the new Fall shows. Do you have any favorites so far? We’ve giving a few new ones a try and seeing how they do… including Notorious, Designated Survivor and Pitch. I was really impressed with Pitch. If you haven’t checked that out, I’d definitely recommend it. I have a feeling I may need to reserve that for weekend watching so everyone can see it.

Moist apple cider donut bundt cake recipe from @bakedbyrachel A fun treat for Fall!

Growing up in New England, apple cider donuts have always been a part of my Fall plans. The apple farm we’d go to as kids had a special donut room, surrounded by windows. We’d pick our apples and then go watch the donuts being made. It was mesmerizing for a kid… and the smell was incredible!

Now, I mostly stick to homemade versions – classics or fun twists on the classics. I’ve already shared classic fried apple cider donuts (with three variations!) and baked apple cider donut muffins! It was time for a new twist on a favorite.

What’s better than a donut? A donut cake! And the bundt pan is the perfect option to create that!

I based this incredible recipe off of my donut muffins. The result is a super moist spiced apple cider donut bundt cake, coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve with optional brown sugar whipped cream for an extra special treat. Enjoy this cake for brunch or dessert! Either way, it’s a guaranteed family favorite and an absolute must make this Fall!

Moist apple cider donut bundt cake recipe from @bakedbyrachel A fun treat for Fall!

Moist apple cider donut bundt cake recipe from @bakedbyrachel A fun treat for Fall!
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Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 12 plus
Your favorite apple cider donut, reinvented into a moist spiced cake, coated in sweet cinnamon and sugar! A fun Fall treat, perfect for brunch or dessert!

Ingredients
 

Cake:

  • 1 C apple cider
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 C all purpose flour
  • 3/4 C granulated sugar
  • 3/4 C light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2-2 C apple chunks

Topping:

  • 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon

Whipped cream:

  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 2 Tb light brown sugar
  • 2 Tb powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan with baking spray.*
  • In a large measuring cup, whisk together apple cider, eggs and vanilla. 
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer combine remaining dry ingredients. With mixer running on low, slowly add liquid ingredients. Mix until just combined and no streaks remain. Mix in apple chunks by hand. Pour batter into prepared pan. 
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan, set on a wire rack, until easy to handle. 
  • In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. 
  • In a medium bowl, beat together whipped cream ingredients until nearly stiff peaks form. Keep chilled until ready to use. 
  • Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Invert cake onto wire rack. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of the cooled cake. Tilt cake as needed to coat all sides. Reuse cinnamon-sugar mixture from baking pan, sprinkling over cake until entire cake is coated well. *If cinnamon-sugar mixture does not stick, lightly brush melted butter on the cake and repeat sprinkling of cinnamon-sugar. 
  • Slice and serve with optional whipped cream. 
  • Store in an airtight container for up to several days. 

Notes

Recipe serves roughly 12-16, yields 1: 10-inch bundt cake.
*Baking spray includes flour. Do not use olive oil spray or traditional cooking spray. Alternately you may butter and flour the pan well.
An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cake

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Moist apple cider donut bundt cake recipe from @bakedbyrachel A fun treat for Fall!