Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf, a delightful baked treat that combines the essence of apple cider donuts into a soft, moist loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this loaf features a sweet cinnamon sugar crust and rich spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. It’s not only easy to make but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Whether served warm alongside coffee or as a comforting dessert after dinner, this loaf is sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy it on cozy mornings or share it at gatherings for a taste of autumn in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for crust)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for crust)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, apple cider, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix granulated sugar with cinnamon for topping. After baking, brush the loaf with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg