Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf with a Cinnamon Sugar Crust

 

That sounds like an incredible fall-inspired treat! Here’s a recipe for a Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf with a Cinnamon Sugar Crust—moist, flavorful, and packed with cozy spices.

Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf

Ingredients:

For the Loaf:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon allspice (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) apple cider (reduced for more flavor)
• ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg

For the Cinnamon Sugar Crust:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions:

1. Reduce the Apple Cider

• Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it reduces to about ¼ cup. This intensifies the flavor. Let it cool.

2. Preheat & Prepare the Pan

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients

• In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil (or butter), reduced apple cider, milk, vanilla, and egg.

5. Combine & Bake

• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Don’t overmix!
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Crust

• While the loaf is still warm, brush the top with melted butter.
• Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle generously over the loaf.

7. Serve & Enjoy

• Let the loaf cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee, tea, or a cozy drink!

This loaf has all the flavors of an apple cider donut but in an easy-to-make, sliceable form. Enjoy! Let me know if you want any variations.