Description
Deliciously warm caramel apple cider donuts that blend the sweetness of apple cider with rich caramel and warm spices for a delightful autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan generously.
- Mix the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the apple cider, melted butter, and eggs in another bowl.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill each cavity of the donut pan about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before glazing with warm caramel sauce.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, consider using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Also, remember to allow ingredients to reach room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: caramel, apple cider, donuts, autumn dessert, baking