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Apple Cider Donut Bread

Deliciously Soft Apple Cider Donut Bread for Fall Bliss

A delightful Apple Cider Donut Bread that beautifully captures fall flavors with a moist and tender texture, topped with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Reduce to ½ cup for stronger flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for spiced taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce Adds moisture.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Mix with cinnamon for topping.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf Pan
  • Stand mixer
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 1-lb loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pour apple cider into a saucepan and simmer until reduced to ½ cup, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar in a mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix the reduced cider with applesauce in a separate bowl until well combined.
  6. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in another bowl.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with cider and applesauce mixture, mixing gently.
  8. Transfer batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle over the batter.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
  11. Lift the bread out using parchment overhang and cool on a wire rack completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, reduce the cider and use room temperature ingredients. Avoid overmixing for a tender loaf.

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