APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUT

Apple cider season is here and these easy, baked doughnuts are a MUST. If you don’t have a doughnut pan (I got mine on Amazon), you can also just make muffins. Worth every calorie. I hope you give them a try.

Time: 35 minutes | Difficulty: 1/5 | Servings: 12

1. Prep

Heat oven to 350° and grease 2 doughnut pans with nonstick spray. 

2. Mix

In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and set aside.

3. Combine

Add 12 tbsp of butter, brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar to a stand mixer bowl and cream together on medium speed for 3-4 minutes using a paddle attachment.

4. Add Eggs

Add the eggs one at a time and mix until combined. Then beat in the vanilla extract.

5. Add Flour Mixture

Slowly add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined. While the mixer is running, slowly add the apple cider. Mix for 1-2 minutes until fully combined. It should be smooth and fluffy. 

6. Pipe Into Pan

Add the batter to a piping bag or ziplock bag (if using a ziplock bag, cut off the corner) and pipe evenly into your doughnut pans. You want to leave about ⅓ of space from the top as they will rise.

7. Bake

Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5-10 minutes on a baking rack or in the pan.

8. The Topping

While the doughnuts are cooling, mix ½ cup of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add 6 tbsp of melted butter (I microwave for 20 seconds).

9. Finish

Finally, dip your doughnuts in the butter, and then coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!