Description
This Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf brings warmth straight from my kitchen to yours, with fragrant autumn spices that make your whole house smell incredible. Drizzled with a simple glaze and packed with real apple cider, this quick bread delivers comforting flavor in each tender slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup reserved apple cider
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter and flour to prevent sticking.
- Grab a medium bowl and whisk 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and your spices until perfectly blended.
- Melt ½ cup butter and combine it in a large bowl with ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup apple cider, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until silky smooth.
- Slowly fold your dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing your batter.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 50-55 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- While baking, mix ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small dish for your topping.
- Prepare a separate small bowl with ¼ cup reserved apple cider and 2 tablespoons softened butter, whisking until integrated.
- Once baked, let your loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully remove the loaf and brush the top generously with your apple cider-butter mixture.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the warm surface, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Grind fresh spices for the most vibrant flavor and aroma, giving your loaf a more intense warm spice profile.
- Let the apple cider come to room temperature before mixing to help ingredients blend more smoothly and create a more consistent batter.
- Check the loaf at 45 minutes since oven temperatures vary, and start testing with a toothpick to prevent over-baking and ensure a moist texture.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for those with wheat sensitivities, keeping the delicious spiced apple flavor intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg