Baked Spiced Cake Donuts
Description
These deliciously moist baked cake donuts are full of spiced flavor, making them a perfect treat for fall.
Ingredients
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baking spray
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup applesauce
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1 cup apple cider
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1 extra large egg, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with baking spray.
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Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt in a large bowl.
3
Whisk together applesauce, apple cider, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Stir into flour mixture gradually until ingredients are combined. Spoon batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup 3/4 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean, about 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing donuts from the pan.
5
Make topping: Stir together sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish until well combined. Brush melted butter on both sides of donuts, then dip into sugar-cinnamon mixture to evenly coat.