Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf with a Cinnamon Sugar Crust Recipe
This Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf is a delightful twist on traditional apple cider donuts, baked to perfection with a cinnamon sugar crust. It’s a cozy treat perfect for fall mornings or anytime you crave a warm, spiced treat.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients:
- 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 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
For the Cinnamon Sugar Crust:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, apple cider, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Crust: Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Brush melted butter over the baked loaf and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the loaf and serve warm for a delightful treat.
Notes
- This loaf is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf, Apple Cider Loaf, Cinnamon Sugar Crust, Fall Baking, Homemade Donut Loaf