Description
Inspired by the beloved fall doughnut, this cozy loaf cake is packed with apple cider flavor, warm spices, and a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping. Moist, tender, and perfect with a hot drink — no fryer needed.
Ingredients
1 cup apple cider
½ cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup melted unsalted butter
2 large eggs
¾ cup brown sugar
1¼ cups + 2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1¼ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp grated nutmeg
Topping:
3 tbsp melted butter
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Reduce apple cider to ½ cup. Cool.
Mix cider, sour cream, eggs, butter, vanilla, and sugar.
Whisk dry ingredients separately, then combine all.
Pour into greased loaf pan, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 min.
Cool 10 min, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cool Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 / serving
- Sugar: 18g / serving
- Fat: 12g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g / serving
- Protein: 3g / serving