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Baked Cinnamon Crunch Apple Cider Doughnuts

Baked Cinnamon Crunch Apple Cider Doughnuts

  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 doughnuts 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free flour substitution)

Description

Baked Cinnamon Crunch Apple Cider Doughnuts are a warm and spicy fall treat that combines the bright tang of apple cider with aromatic cinnamon and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping. These baked doughnuts are light, tender, and easy to make, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gatherings during the autumn season.

Ingredients

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Doughnut Batter Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for GF version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup apple cider (fresh preferred)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for vegan)
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for vegan)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Doughnut Batter: Whisk together the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt—in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: apple cider, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined for a light, airy batter.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Doughnut Pan: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a doughnut pan using baking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  3. Fill the Doughnut Molds: Use a piping bag or spoon to evenly distribute the batter into doughnut molds, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising without overflow.
  4. Bake Until Golden: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until doughnuts spring back to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to maintain moisture.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Topping: While baking, mix cinnamon and granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Melt butter separately for dipping.
  6. Coat Doughnuts for Crunch: When doughnuts are warm but not hot, brush each with melted butter, then dip or sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix generously over the surface to create the signature crunchy coating.

Notes

  • Use fresh apple cider for a more vibrant flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough doughnuts.
  • Apply the cinnamon sugar coating while doughnuts are warm for best adhesion and crunch.
  • Using a piping bag helps create neat and evenly filled doughnuts.
  • Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer to ensure even baking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 doughnut
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: baked doughnuts, apple cider doughnuts, cinnamon doughnuts, fall dessert, gluten-free doughnuts

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