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Cozy Apple Cider Donut Loaf Recipe Easy and Perfect for Fall

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This Apple Cider Donut Loaf combines the nostalgic flavors of fall with the ease of a sliceable loaf, featuring warm spices, reduced apple cider, and a cinnamon-sugar topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, reduced to ½ cup (120 ml)
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) melted unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) melted butter for topping
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 tsp cinnamon for topping

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: In a small saucepan, simmer 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to about ½ cup (120 ml). Let it cool.
  2. Prepare the loaf pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, ½ cup (120 ml) melted butter, ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and the cooled reduced apple cider.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
  8. Add the topping: Brush the loaf with 2 tbsp (30 ml) melted butter, then sprinkle generously with a mixture of 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.

Notes

[‘Don’t skip reducing the apple cider for bold flavor.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs for even mixing.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the loaf tender.’, ‘Brush the butter while the loaf is slightly warm for the cinnamon-sugar topping to stick perfectly.’]

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Keywords: Apple Cider Donut Loaf, Fall Dessert, Cinnamon Sugar, Easy Baking Recipe, Autumn Treat

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