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Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf with a Cinnamon Sugar Crust

Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf with a Cinnamon Sugar Crust

Delight in this Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf with a Cinnamon Sugar Crust, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Loaf pan (9×5 inches)
  • Toothpick for testing doneness
  • Pastry brush for applying butter on crust

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crust)
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter (for crust)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Add apple cider and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to keep the loaf tender.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • While loaf is baking, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Once loaf is baked and slightly cooled, brush top with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture generously.
  • Slice and serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Substitute apple cider with apple juice or buttermilk if needed. Add chopped apples or nuts for extra texture. To make dairy-free, use plant-based butter. Serve with hot cider, chai tea, or vanilla ice cream for a special treat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword apple cider, Cinnamon Sugar, Donut Loaf, Fall Baking, Spiced Loaf
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