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Home » Baking » Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Published: Aug 26, 2019 · Modified: Sep 22, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

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Donuts on a white plate.

Baked Apple Cider Donuts are perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert!

These cakelike donuts have the delicious taste of apple cider baked right into the donut and are finished with a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

Two donuts with a sugar coating on a plate.
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Why make this recipe
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Recipe Faqs
More delicious apple recipes
Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Why make this recipe

The smell of fall is in the air and in my kitchen! These baked apple cider donuts make my kitchen all nice and cozy smelling. The smell of apples, cinnamon and nutmeg are so amazing and the taste of these baked donuts is equally as amazing. 

I love baking and baking donuts is so much fun. They are much easier to make than a traditional donut, and the taste is delicious. These donuts are my new favorite and are perfect for fall, although they'd be tasty anytime of the year. 

The secret to these delicious donuts is all in the apple cider. I used our home pressed apple cider, but any apple cider will do.

The apple cider is reduced down so you have a really concentrated apple cider. I used two cups of apple cider and reduced it down to ½ cup. The reduced cider was added to these baked donuts. 

Other baked donut recipes include Chocolate Donuts, Raspberry Donuts and Mini Powdered Sugar Donuts. 

A cinnamon sugar donut on a plate.

Step by step directions

  • Simmer apple cider on the stovetop, until reduced. Allow cider to cool.
  • Combine dry ingredients together in a bowl
  • In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients and add to dry ingredients.
flour swirled with cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl.
A glass bowl with flour and a wet mixture added on top.
  • Mix just until combined
  • The consistency should be smooth and fluid
  • Pour into greased donut pan
Donut batter dripping off a spoon.
A donut pan being filled with batter poured from a glass measuring cup.
  • Bake
  • Remove from pan and allow to cool slightly
Cooked donuts in a pan.
Baked donuts cooling on a rack.
  • Roll donuts in sugar mixture and serve
A baked donut in a bowl of spiced sugar.

Recipe tips

  • Don't overfill donut pan
  • Baking time will vary slightly from oven to oven
  • Donuts should be just slightly browned around the edges.
  • To determine if donuts are baked through carefully touch the top of a donut with your finger. Donuts should bounce back just slightly and not feel soggy. Or use a toothpick and test center of one donut. There should be just a few dry crumbs on toothpick when donuts are cooked through. 
  • Remove donuts while still warm from pan
  • Dust with cinnamon and sugar while donuts are still warm
  • Mini donuts can be made instead of full sized donuts. Reduce baking time to 8-10 minutes.

Recipe Faqs

How long will the donuts last?

These donuts are best eaten the same day they are baked.  If you do have any leftover, store in an airtight container at room temperature and eat within 2 days.

Can I make mini sized donuts with this recipe?

Yes, you can make these with a mini size donut pan. Follow directions for making full sized donuts, but reduce baking time to 8 - 10 minutes.  

More delicious apple recipes

  • Apple Fritters
  • Chocolate Apple Cake
  • Applesauce Bars
  • Apple Pull-Apart Bread
  • Apple Cinnamon Babka
  • Pumpkin Apple Muffins
  • Apple Tart

A stack of baked donuts.

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Two donuts with a sugar coating on a plate.

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Kathy
Baked donut with all the delicious flavors of apple cider
4.98 from 36 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Reduce Cider 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 2 minutes mins
Course Baking, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 174 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
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  • Donut Pan
  • Mini Donut Pan
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Ingredients
  

Donut Batter

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons oil (canola or other light oil)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Sugar Coating

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg

Instructions
 

Donut Batter

  • Place apple cider in a sauce pan. Simmer over medium heat until cider has reduced to ½ cup. Allow cider to cool.
    2 cups apple cider
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
    1½ cups flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • In another bowl, combine apple cider oil, egg, milk and vanilla
    2 Tablespoons oil, 1 egg, ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Add liquid mixture to flour mixture and combine
  • Pour batter into a greased donut pan
  • Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 12-15 minutes
  • Remove from oven and allow donuts to cool for 5 minutes and remove from pan. Cool on a baking rack.

Sugar Mixture

  • Combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together
    ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, pinch nutmeg
  • Roll each donut in sugar mixture

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Notes

  • Don't overfill donut pan
  • Baking time will vary slightly from oven to oven
  • Donuts should be just slightly browned around the edges.
  • To determine if donuts are baked through carefully touch the top of a donut with your finger. Donuts should bounce back just slightly and not feel soggy. Or use a toothpick and test center of one donut. There should be just a few dry crumbs on toothpick when donuts are cooked through. 
  • Remove donuts while still warm from pan
  • Dust with cinnamon and sugar while donuts are still warm
  • Mini donuts can be made instead of full sized donuts. Reduce baking time to 8-10 minutes.
 

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cider Donut, Baked Apple Cider Donut, baked donut recipe, Baked Doughnut
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Recipe adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction

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Comments

  1. Lori Bilodeau says

    March 12, 2020 at 8:10 am

    Sorry I never went far enough to see how to fill them but mine was a lot thicker than what you show

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 12, 2020 at 8:29 pm

      Not a problem! 😉

      Reply
  2. Lori Bilodeau says

    March 12, 2020 at 8:07 am

    4 stars
    I just made them but I think I might have overfilled them, when they came out they had a muffin top, and no hole in the middle. It doesn’t say how long to wait before you put them in the cinnamon/sugar/nutmeg mixture
    But they’re very good but it could have more cider taste to them. Thank you

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 12, 2020 at 8:29 pm

      Hi Lori,
      Overfilling the donut pan is easy to do. It doesn't take much and boom, it seems like too much once they are baked. Just back off a bit next time and they should be fine. I do roll mine in the cinnamon/sugar mixture as soon as I remove them from the donut pans. If the donuts are still warm the sugar mixture will stick better. Thanks for your feedback! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Fariya says

    October 28, 2019 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    I bet your house smelled amazing while that cider was reducing down.

    Reply
  4. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    August 31, 2019 at 5:31 am

    5 stars
    Kathy, I'm so not ready for summer to end but one (or ten) of these delicious donuts will certainly ease the way! They look wonderful!

    Reply
  5. Valentina says

    August 29, 2019 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    Well, you've just inspired me to order a donut pan. These sound delicious. I've never reduced cider to use in baking. I'm intrigued and can't wait to give this a try.

    Reply
  6. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    August 29, 2019 at 6:09 am

    5 stars
    Wondering if I could place an order for your home pressed apple cider? 😉 Oh man - these look so good! Bring on the fall recipes - I am ready!

    Reply
  7. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    August 26, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    5 stars
    Now you're talking Kathy! These are screaming fall to me! And they weather here has been making me think it's right around the corner. Pinned and excited to bake a batch!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 28, 2019 at 5:29 am

      Fall is coming!

      Reply
  8. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    August 26, 2019 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    These look so fluffy and I bet they smell AMAZING as they bake!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 28, 2019 at 5:33 am

      The whole house smells delicious!

      Reply
  9. David @ Spiced says

    August 26, 2019 at 6:13 am

    Perfect timing on these donuts, Kathy! I was just talking to a friend yesterday about how excited I am for apple cider donut season! This baked version sounds delicious. And I bet your house smelled amazing while that cider was reducing down!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 28, 2019 at 5:38 am

      Fall means it's time for apple cider and pumpkin spice! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    August 26, 2019 at 5:05 am

    5 stars
    I have never made donuts before! I did recently by the appropriate pan though, so no excuses now - especially seeing as I have come across this lovely recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 26, 2019 at 5:56 am

      I think you're all set to make donuts! Time to get baking! 🙂

      Reply
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