Easy Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe

This easy apple cider donut cake recipe is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for fall. It is made with fresh apples, apple cider, and cinnamon, and it is topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. This cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Benefits of this recipe

• This cake is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.
• This cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicious apple cider flavor.
• This cake is topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting that makes it even more irresistible.
• This cake is perfect for fall or any time you are craving a delicious and moist cake.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup chopped apples
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the apple cider, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the chopped apples.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
5. To make the frosting, beat together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve.

FAQ

• Q: Can make this cake with gluten-free flour?
  
  Yes, you can make this cake with gluten-free flour. Simply use a gluten-free flour blend that is 1:1 with all-purpose flour.
  
• Q: Can make this cake with a different type of apple?
  
  Yes, you can make this cake with any type of apple that you like. However, recommend using a tart apple, such as a Granny Smith or a McIntosh apple.
  
• Q: Can make this cake ahead of time?
  
  Yes, you can make this cake ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to serve, let the cake come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before frosting.
  
• Q: Can freeze this cake?
  
  Yes, you can freeze this cake for up to 3 months. When you are ready to serve, thaw the cake in the refrigerator overnight and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before frosting.
  

Pros of this recipe

• This cake is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.
• This cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicious apple cider flavor.
• This cake is topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting that makes it even more irresistible.
• This cake is perfect for fall or any time you are craving a delicious and moist cake.