Best 4 Apple Cider Donut Cake Using Cake Mix Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Apple Cider Donut Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable treat seamlessly blends the comforting taste of apple cider with the irresistible allure of donuts, resulting in a moist, tender cake that captures the essence of fall. With its golden-brown crust, infused with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite transports you to a cozy autumn afternoon. This recipe employs the convenience of a cake mix, making it an effortless indulgence that yields a moist and flavorful cake. Accompanying this culinary masterpiece are three irresistible variations: a luscious Caramel Apple Cider Donut Cake, a decadent Chocolate Apple Cider Donut Cake, and a charming Mini Apple Cider Donut Cake. These variations elevate the classic recipe with their unique flavor profiles, ensuring that there's something to satisfy every palate.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUT CAKE



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Our Apple Cider Doughnut Cake is flavorful and moist with an apple cider glaze and cinnamon sugar to top it off.

Provided by Jennifer Fishkind

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 15.25 ounce box Yellow cake mix (I used Betty Crocker Yellow Super Moist)
3/4 cup apple cider (NOT apple juice)
1/4 cup water (Room Temperature. Note: If you want a stronger apple cider taste, omit the water and use one full cup of apple cider)
½ cup apple sauce (we used cinnamon apple sauce, not chunky)
3 large eggs (room temperature)
¼ tsp cinnamon (more if you like it really cinnamony! )
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 tablespoons cinnamon (depending on how much cinnamon you prefer)
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup melted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the dry cake mix, apple cider, apple sauce, water, and eggs. Add in the cinnnamon (¼ tsp,) brown sugar and vanilla to the cake mix batter. (See "recipe options" in notes)
  • Pour mix into a well greased & floured bundt pan (we used Baker's Joy. This has flour in it to make sure it doesn't stick.)
  • Place bundt pan on center rack and bake for 40-45 minutes. Test with a toothpick by sticking into the middle of the cake, if it comes out clean it is ready. Remove from heat and allow to cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE-CIDER DOUGHNUT CAKE



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If you love the apple-cider doughnuts often sold at farmers' markets, you'll love this cake! Baked in a Bundt pan, it's essentially a giant cakey doughnut, made a little more wholesome with whole-wheat flour. A blend of olive oil and applesauce helps keep it moist. This classic fall dessert recipe appears in our cookbook, "A New Way to Bake" (Clarkson Potter). Martha also made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 802.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups natural cane sugar
1 cup apple cider
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan. In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups sugar, cider, oil, applesauce, vanilla, and eggs. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; whisk until combined. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet; let cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Invert warm cake onto rack. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle liberally with cinnamon sugar. Let cool completely before serving. Cake can be stored, covered, at room temperature up to 2 days.

GLAZED APPLE CIDER CAKE



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This is a super easy dressed-up Bundt® cake recipe that tastes like an apple cider donut! It's definitely a fall family favorite in our house.

Provided by Beccabo73

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Dessert Glazes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup apple cider
4 eggs
½ cup butter, melted
1 (4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¾ cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  • Combine cake mix, 1 cup apple cider, eggs, butter, and vanilla pudding mix in a large bowl; mix until smooth. Pour batter into the tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar and 3/4 cup apple cider together in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  • Pour glaze over the cake and let soak into the cake and down the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a plate and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 455.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUT CAKE



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Nothing says "fall" quite like an apple cider doughnut, and with this easy bundt, you get a crowd-friendly version of everyone's favorite seasonal treat. The yellow cake batter gets an apple infusion with cider and shredded apples before being baked and finished with a double sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup apple cider
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup coarsely shredded peeled tart apples (2 medium)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, apple cider, 1/2 cup melted butter, the eggs, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and the nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in apples. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Let stand 20 minutes; run metal spatula around outer and inside edges of pan to loosen cake. Remove from pan to cooling rack; place cooling rack over waxed paper.
  • Brush top and sides of cake with 3 tablespoons melted butter. In small bowl, mix sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until blended. Press 2 tablespoons cinnamon mixture up side and top of cake with hand. Let stand 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining cinnamon mixture. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cake mix. A high-quality cake mix will produce a more moist and flavorful cake. We recommend using a cake mix that is specifically designed for making bundt cakes.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use fresh apple cider. Fresh apple cider will give the cake the best flavor. If you can't find fresh apple cider, you can use bottled apple cider. Just be sure to use a brand that you like the taste of.
  • Don't overcook the cake. Overcooking the cake will make it dry. Bake the cake just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Glaze the cake while it's still warm. The glaze will soak into the cake better while it's still warm.

Conclusion:

Apple cider donut cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for fall. With its moist texture, flavorful glaze, and apple cider flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive dessert, give this apple cider donut cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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