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Apple Cider Doughnut Loaf Cake

Apple cider doughnut loaf cake is a spiced, tender crumb baked until a toothpick comes out clean, then brushed with butter and coated in cinnamon sugar. Reduced apple cider adds that classic doughnut flavor in every slice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp allspice
  • 0.25 tsp cardamom
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Wet ingredients
  • 0.25 cup apple cider reduce to 1/4 cup over medium heat
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
Cinnamon sugar coating
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 0.333 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Reduce cider and prep the pan
  1. Reduce apple cider to 1/4 cup over medium heat, then cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350F, then grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
Mix batter
  1. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, and salt.
  2. Whisk vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, reduced cider, and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Bake and coat
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes at 350F until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Remove the loaf from the pan while warm, then brush all sides with melted butter.
  3. Roll the loaf in cinnamon sugar or sprinkle it generously until evenly coated.

Notes

Pro tip: cool the reduced cider before mixing to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Store the loaf wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days; freeze slices in an airtight bag for up to 2 months. For a slightly lighter option, use light sour cream in the same amount.