Apple Cider Donut Cake

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Ingredients
Cake
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup apple cider
⅔ cup applesauce
¾ cup light brown sugar packed
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1 apple coarsely shredded
3 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
3 tablespoons salted butter melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan - I used PAM Baking spray but you could also grease and flour it.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the apple cider, apple sauce, brown sugar, white sugar, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add, then stir in the shredded apple.
4. Then add the apple cider mixture to the flour mixture. Stir until just combined. (When you don’t see any more flour, stop - do not overmix). Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 50 minutes. The top should bounce back when lightly pressed.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then remove from the pan.
7. Mix together the ¼ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to create cinnamon sugar.
8. Brush the cake with melted butter and sprinkle on the cinnamon-sugar mixture. You may need to press the cinnamon-sugar onto the cake to help it stick on the sides.
Notes
1. How To Store: Store this Apple Cider Donut Cake covered at room temperature and enjoy it within 2 to 3 days.
2. Optional Apple Cider Glaze - If you want a thinner glaze you can add more apple cider. For a thicker glaze, you can just decrease the amount of apple cider used.
2 cups of powdered sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider
3. What Can I Use Instead Of Olive Oil? You can substitute olive oil for vegetable oil, canola oil, or even melted butter.
4. Can I Use White Sugar Instead Of Light Brown Sugar? It will slightly change the texture of the Apple Cider Donut Cake but you definitely can. It will still be incredibly delicious either way.
5. Could I Use Whole Wheat Flour In This Recipe? Yes, you can. I would recommend only substituting up to one cup of whole wheat flour and still using 2 cups of all-purpose flour. If the entire recipe used whole wheat flour the texture of the cake would be off.
6. Can I Make This Apple Cider Donut Cake Without Apples? You sure can! Just add an additional 1/3 cup of applesauce to the recipe. Bringing the total amount of applesauce up to one full cup.
7. What Can I Use Instead Of Apple Cider? If you’re in a pinch and don’t have any apple cider on hand you can use unsweetened apple juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal
Carbohydrates: 46g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 37mg
Sodium: 143mg
Potassium: 139mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 26g
Vitamin A: 130IU
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 46mg
Iron: 1mg