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Crispy Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Sugar Crumble

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A crispy apple cider donut cake with a tender crumb and a cinnamon sugar crumble topping that mimics the classic donut coating. Perfect for fall gatherings and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113g), melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar (50g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup apple cider (240ml), fresh or store-bought
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g) for crumble
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon for crumble
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (42g), melted for crumble

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter or nonstick spray and optionally line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, stirring until smooth.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the apple cider and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the crumble until crumbly but moist.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar crumble generously over the top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking at 35 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely to maintain crispness.
  10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use fresh apple cider for best flavor and crumb tenderness. Sprinkle crumble topping just before baking to avoid sinking. Tent with foil if crumble browns too fast. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Cool cake on a rack after 15 minutes to maintain crisp crust. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free apple cider.

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