Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf with a Cinnamon Sugar Crust
A cozy fall loaf that tastes like a warm apple cider donut topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar crust.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- loaf pan (9×5 inches)
- Toothpick for testing doneness
- Pastry brush for applying butter on crust
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar for crust
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for crust
- 2 tablespoon melted butter for crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Add apple cider and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to keep the loaf tender.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While loaf is baking, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Once loaf is baked and slightly cooled, brush top with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture generously.
- Slice and serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg
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