Apple Cider Donut Bread Recipe That Brings Cozy Fall Vibes
This Apple Cider Donut Bread is a cozy fall treat with the warm flavors of apple cider and apple pie spice baked into a soft loaf, then topped with a sweet spiced sugar coating. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or alongside your favorite warm drink.
Ingredients
- Loaf
- 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups 300 g granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups apple cider or apple juice
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Topping
- ¼ cup apple cider
- ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together apple cider, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake the loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Add topping: While the loaf is still warm, brush the top with apple cider. Mix sugar and apple pie spice together, then sprinkle generously over the loaf.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra apple flavor, reduce the apple cider on the stove by half before adding to the batter.
- Bread tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.