These Baked Cider Doughnuts are perfect for cozy autumn mornings or as a sweet treat for any time of day. Made with apple cider and warm spices, they are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried doughnuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a doughnut pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- In a separate large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, apple cider, Greek yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon batter into prepared doughnut pan, filling each well about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until doughnuts spring back when lightly pressed.
- Allow doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or glaze before serving.
- Enjoy these Baked Cider Doughnuts with a cup of hot cider or coffee!
Interesting Facts
Apple cider adds a deliciously sweet and tangy flavor to these doughnuts.
Baking instead of frying makes these doughnuts a healthier option while still being just as tasty.
These doughnuts are a great way to use up leftover apple cider.