Creative Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour(paid link)
• 1 cup granulated sugar(paid link)
• 2 tsp baking powder(paid link)
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon(paid link)
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg(paid link)
• ¼ tsp salt(paid link)
• 1 large egg(paid link)
• 1 cup apple cider(paid link)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted(paid link)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup(paid link)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract(paid link)
• ¼ cup butter, softened(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup powdered sugar(paid link)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a donut pan, or line a baking sheet with parchment paper if using donut cutters.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1.5 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, apple cider, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full, or pipe the batter.

6. 6

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   10 min

7. 7

   Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the remaining 1 tsp cinnamon.

9. 9

   Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze, letting any excess drip off. Place them back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set.