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Apple Cider Donut Bread

Cozy Up with Homemade Apple Cider Donut Bread Bliss

Delight in this Apple Cider Donut Bread, a cozy fall treat that brings the rich flavors of apple cider donuts into a moist quick bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For a Tender Loaf
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Use reduced or substitute with apple juice
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can use vegetable oil for a vegan option
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Can swap with granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Best not to substitute
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce Can replace with extra apple cider or non-dairy yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Sub with regular or dairy-free yogurt
For the Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat can be used but may alter texture
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure fresh for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt No substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can use apple pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional but recommended
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Brush on after cooling
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture Use generously for coating

Equipment

  • 9 x 5 inch loaf pan
  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, reduce apple cider over medium heat until halved to about ¼ cup.
  3. Cream unsalted butter and light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, Greek yogurt, and cooled apple cider.
  6. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
  7. Mix wet and dry ingredients together until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  9. Bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then brush with melted butter and coat with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months without topping.

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