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Cozy Apple Cider Donut Loaf Cake Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze

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A tender, fluffy loaf cake infused with warm apple cider flavors and topped with a cinnamon vanilla glaze, perfect for cozy fall gatherings or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup (180ml) apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or apple chunks
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk or dairy-free milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar and brown sugar with the eggs until slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the oil (or melted butter), apple cider, and vanilla extract to the sugar and egg mixture, mixing gently but thoroughly.
  5. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in optional chopped nuts or apple chunks if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick starting at 50 minutes. The toothpick should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  11. Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled loaf and let it set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use fresh or quality apple cider without added spices or sweeteners for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free glaze, use almond or oat milk. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Let loaf cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting off. Check baking time closely as ovens vary.

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Keywords: apple cider, donut loaf cake, cinnamon vanilla glaze, fall dessert, cozy cake, easy loaf cake, apple cider dessert

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