Description
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze are soft, fluffy, and infused with cozy fall flavors of spiced apple cider, then topped with a sweet cinnamon maple glaze for the perfect seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Apple cider
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg
Eggs
Melted butter
Brown sugar
Vanilla extract
Milk
Maple syrup
Powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a doughnut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In another bowl, whisk together apple cider, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Spoon batter into doughnut pan, filling about ¾ full.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool slightly in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
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For the glaze: Whisk maple syrup, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
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Dip the tops of the doughnuts into the glaze and allow to set.
Notes
Swap the glaze for chocolate glaze if preferred.
Roll the baked doughnuts in cinnamon sugar for a simpler finish.
Add extra spices like allspice or cloves for more warmth.
Make gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
