Old-fashioned Baked Apple Cider Donuts
This is a cozy homemade donut has alllll the flavors of fall! Old-fashioned baked apple cider donuts are a staple on our homestead when apples are in season during the early autumn. These donuts don't require frying, either! No messy kitchen for us. Oh and did I forget the best part?! They come together in less than 30 minutes! No drippy glaze necessary.
Equipment
- donut pan for 12 donuts
- Mixing bowl
- whisk & spatula
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar granulated
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apple sauce
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 apple peeled and cored
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup white sugar granulated
- 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugars, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. In another bowl, stir together the wet ingredients: milk, oil, vinegar, and applesauce.
- Stir the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients until no lumps remain. Fold in the peeled and cubed apple pieces. Lightly butter or spray the donut baking pan before spooning the batter in.
- Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes. Remove the donuts from the oven and allow to cool in the pan and then turn onto a cooling rack.
- Stir together the cinnamon sugar topping in a shallow bowl. While the freshly baked donuts are still warm, dip the tops into the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating well.
Notes
NOTE: If you heavily grease your donut pan, you might not need to brush the donuts with melted butter to get the sugar mixture to stick!
HOW DO YOU TELL IF YOUR BAKED DONUT IS COOKED ALL THE WAY?
- If you insert a toothpick into the donut and a few wet crumbs stick to the toothpick, it is perfectly baked. If a lot of wet dough sticks to it, then it needs to be baked longer. Lastly, if no dough sticks to it, there is a chance they may be over baked. If the donuts are over baked, they tend to be more dry.
HOW TO STORE/FREEZE OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CIDER DONUTS
Homemade cake donuts won’t store for long. They are best eaten the same day they are made. Store any leftovers in an airtight container or single layer in a ziplock bag for up to two days. Just note that the sugar coating will begin to dissolve from the moisture of the donut, so consider not dipping the donuts until just before serving. Doughnuts can also be frozen for up to three months. Be aware that the sugar coating will break down when frozen and thawed, but the flavor will still be just fine. One way to get around this is by not coating them with sugar before freezing. Simply thaw and then apply the cinnamon sugar coating.Nutrition
Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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