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Apple doughnut cake

This Apple Doughnut Cake tastes just like your favorite apple cider donuts from the orchard! It's moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet apple cider glaze and a delightful cinnamon sugar coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15.25 ounce Yellow or Spice cake mix
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 0.5 cup apple sauce preferably cinnamon, not chunky
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon for coating
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 0.25 cup melted butter for coating

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the dry cake mix, apple cider, apple sauce, and eggs. Add in the cinnamon (0.25 tsp), brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the cake mix batter.
  3. Pour the mixture into a well-greased and floured bundt pan (or use a baking spray with flour).
  4. Place the bundt pan on the center rack and bake for 40-45 minutes. Test with a toothpick by inserting it into the middle of the cake; if it comes out clean, it is ready. Remove from heat and allow to cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  5. While the cake cools, in a separate bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of cinnamon with the 0.25 cup of granulated sugar for the coating.
  6. Once the cake has cooled slightly, brush the entire surface with the melted butter. Rub the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cake until fully coated.

Notes

For best results, ensure eggs are at room temperature. If your cake mix box is smaller (e.g., 13.25 oz), you may need to add 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour to balance the recipe.