baked apple cider donuts

Delish donuts + not working with hot oil you are WELCOME ;)

There is nothing that screams fall baking more than warm apple cider donuts fresh out of the oven. And honestly? Any donut recipe where I don’t have to mess with hot oil is a win in my book.

These are soft, fluffy, super apple-forward, and come together without a mixer. Just a whisk and one bowl!!! These will make your house smell divinneee.

I tested a few variations until I landed on this version, and it’s officially my go-to: concentrated apple flavor, the perfect tender crumb, and a warm cinnamon-sugar coating that melts into the donut while it’s still warm. Truly chef’s kiss.

Let’s get into it!!

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Ingredients (makes 12 baked donuts)

Dry

1 3/4 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg, (freshly grated pretty pls)

1/4 tsp cardamom

1/2 tsp salt

Wet

1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar