Description
Tender, cakey doughnuts kissed with warm cinnamon and maple sweetness, perfect for a cozy breakfast or autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan well with nonstick spray or a light smear of oil.
- Pour the apple cider into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until reduced to about 1 cup.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth, then add applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and the cooled reduced apple cider.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake the doughnuts for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon for the glaze.
- Dip the tops of the cooled doughnuts into the glaze and let excess drip back into the bowl.
- Allow the glaze to set for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 5 days. Avoid freezing glazed doughnuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg