Description
This spiced apple cider donut loaf features a moist, flavorful crumb infused with warm spices and apple cider, topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar crust for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cinnamon sugar crust: 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the apple cider, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the loaf is baking, prepare the cinnamon sugar crust by mixing sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and brush the top with melted butter, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh apple cider. This loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 4g