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Pioneer Woman Apple Cider Doughnut Cake Recipe

Pioneer Woman Apple Cider Doughnut Cake Recipe

Want a taste of fall in every bite? This Pioneer Woman Apple Cider Doughnut Cake Recipe is pure magic. It combines warm spices with apple cider flavor.
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Course Dessert

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Medium bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Toothpick
  • Cooling racks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg for spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup apple cider the good stuff
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F first.
  • This ensures even baking throughout the cake.
  • Grease your 9x13 inch pan well.
  • You can also line it with parchment paper.
  • This prevents the cake from sticking later.
  • Take your medium bowl out now.
  • Add flour, sugar, and baking soda together.
  • Include the baking powder and salt too.
  • Add cinnamon and nutmeg for those warm spices.
  • Whisk everything together until well combined.
  • Set this bowl aside for now.
  • Use your large bowl for this step.
  • Pour in the apple cider first.
  • Add the vegetable oil next to the bowl.
  • Crack in the eggs one at a time.
  • Add the vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  • Whisk everything until completely smooth and combined.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Stir gently with your rubber spatula now.
  • Mix until just combined without overmixing.
  • A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
  • Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
  • Spread it evenly with your spatula carefully.
  • Place the pan in your preheated oven.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes total.
  • The cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
  • Brush the top with melted butter generously.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle this mixture all over the cake.
  • This creates that classic doughnut coating everyone loves.

Notes

  • Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor.
  • The quality really makes a huge difference here.
  • Don't skip the nutmeg in this recipe.
  • It adds authentic doughnut flavor to the cake.
  • Let your eggs reach room temperature before mixing.
  • This helps create a better cake texture.
  • Don't overmix your batter at any point.
  • Overmixing makes the cake dense and heavy.
  • Brush butter on while the cake is warm.
  • The topping sticks better this way always.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container tightly.
  • The cake stays fresh for three days.
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