Description
Quick and easy cake-style donuts made in one bowl with apple cider, cinnamon, and a sweet glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a donut pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly glossy.
- Pour in the apple cider and whisk to combine. The batter will be thin.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop batter into the donut cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and edges are golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to make the glaze. Dip or drizzle over warm donuts.
- Optional: Roll glazed donuts in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon while still tacky.
Notes
For intense flavor, reduce 1 cup of cider to 1/2 cup before using. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough donuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze unglazed donuts for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (approx. 80g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: apple cider donuts, fall baking, one bowl recipe, quick donuts, cinnamon donuts, easy dessert, weeknight baking