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Easy Apple Cider Donut Bread

Easy Apple Cider Donut Bread

Moist, cinnamon-spiced loaf that captures the flavor of apple cider donuts—finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating. No mixer needed!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider Simmer to reduce to 0.5 cup; cool before using
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for batter
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground allspice
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for batter
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.33 cup neutral oil canola or vegetable
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted, for topping
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for cinnamon-sugar topping
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for cinnamon-sugar topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  • Add apple cider to a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 0.5 cup, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1.0 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, and 0.25 cup brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in oil, applesauce, vanilla, and the cooled reduced cider.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry and fold gently just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  • Transfer batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • While the bread bakes, stir together 0.25 cup granulated sugar and 1.0 tsp cinnamon for the topping.
  • Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes. Lift out, then brush the top with the melted butter and shower with the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
  • Cool completely on a rack before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For the best flavor, use real apple cider (not apple juice). If your loaf browns too quickly, tent with foil during the last 15 minutes. Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days; leftovers toast beautifully.