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Description
Enjoy these homemade baked apple cider donuts with a rich brown butter glaze. They’re perfect for fall mornings or a cozy treat any time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp apple cider (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars until light. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix in apple cider and buttermilk.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Pipe batter into donut pan, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.
- For glaze, brown butter in a pan, then whisk with powdered sugar, apple cider, and vanilla.
- Dip cooled donuts in glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
- Reduce apple cider for a stronger flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American