Baked Apple Cider Donuts With Vanilla Glaze

Indulge in some fall magic with these two delicious apple cider donut recipes! Perfect for the season and easy to make, these baked donuts will become your new favorite snack or dessert.

Baked Apple Cider Donut Holes

What’s better than donuts? Donut holes! These bite-sized treats are perfect for snacking or sharing. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350F (180C). Grease a donut hole pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the apple cider, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag, and fill each donut hole 2/3 full of batter.
6. Bake the donut holes for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool for a few minutes in the pan, then remove and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
7. In a shallow dish, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
8. Once the donut holes are cool, brush each one with the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
9. Enjoy!

Baked Vegan Apple Cider Donuts

If you’re looking for a vegan version of apple cider donuts, this recipe is for you! Ready in just 20 minutes, these donuts are perfect for any occasion. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For the topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons vegan butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar, apple cider, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
3. Add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Transfer the batter to a piping bag, and fill each donut well 2/3 full of batter.
5. Bake the donuts for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool for a few minutes in the pan, then remove and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
6. In a shallow dish, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
7. Once the donuts are cool, brush each one with the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
8. Enjoy!

These donuts are perfect for snacking on a cool fall day, or for sharing with friends and family over a warm beverage. Give these recipes a try and let us know how they turn out!