Description
Fresh apple cider donut loaf brings warmth from the kitchen with cinnamon-rich comfort that makes your whole house smell amazing. Baked perfection serves up autumn memories in each tender slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced to ½ cup)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Reduce 1 cup of apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until you have ½ cup. Cool the concentrated liquid to room temperature.
- Whisk ½ cup melted butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup brown sugar until smooth. Incorporate 2 large eggs one at a time, then blend in ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and your reduced apple cider.
- Combine 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cloves, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix your batter.
- Transfer batter to a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan, ensuring an even surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Allow loaf to rest in the pan for 10 minutes after removing from oven.
- Brush top of warm loaf with 2 tablespoons melted butter, then dust with a mixture of ¼ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Reduce apple cider slowly and carefully to concentrate its flavor, watching the pot to prevent burning and ensure the best taste for your loaf.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so let eggs, butter, and yogurt sit out for about 30 minutes before mixing.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add an extra teaspoon of baking powder to help with rising.
- Check your loaf around 40 minutes of baking, as oven temperatures can vary, and cover with foil if the top browns too quickly to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 169 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg