Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf
A delightful treat that captures the essence of fall with warm spices and the sweetness of apple cider, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ground allspice
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crust
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar for crust
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon for crust
- 2 tbsp melted butter for crust
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
- Add eggs, apple cider, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon for the crust in a small bowl.
- Brush the top of the warm loaf with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over it.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with coffee or tea. Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Adjust spice amounts to taste. Can add chopped nuts or replace apple cider with pumpkin puree for variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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