Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Best Baked Apple Cider Donuts. Perfectly spiced and baked to golden perfection, these donuts offer a warm apple cider essence that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a total cooking time of only 10 minutes, these donuts are not only easy to make but also a healthier alternative to traditional fried versions. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or dressed up with your favorite toppings for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Gather your family for a fun baking session and savor these delicious treats together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together apple cider, melted butter, sugar, egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour with cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for around 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before coating with melted butter and cinnamon-sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg