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Baked Caramel Apple Cider Donuts

If you enjoy the classic fall flavors of apple and caramel, these Baked Caramel Apple Cider Donuts are a must-try! Tender, yummy, and a must try Fall treat. Bonus: they’re baked, not fried, so go back for that second one! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: apple cider, apple donuts, baked, caramel apple, salted caramel
Servings: 12
Calories: 340kcal
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 2 3/4 cup flour *all purpose
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups butter *unsalted, room temp
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup apple cider *unfiltered

Glaze

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon corn syrup *dark
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoon boiling water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • salt for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and grease a doughnut pan. *If you do not have a doughnut pan, you can use a muffin pan and make these into muffins.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the unsalted butter and sugar. Cream together until smooth.
  • Stir in the eggs and egg yolks until well blended.
  • Fold the dry ingredients from the large bowl, into the wet ingredients.
  • Add in the apple cider, make sure you do not over mix.
  • Spoon the batter into the doughnut pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes.
  • While donuts are cooling, prepare the glaze.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, corn syrup, and pinch of salt.
  • Add in the boiling water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until icing comes together.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water over high heat. Bring to a rapid boil and allow to cook for 8 minutes, or until a amber color starts developing.
  • Remove from heat and slowly pour the heavy cream into the mixture.
  • Stir the caramel into the heavy cream mixture and stir to combine.
  • Dip the tops of each doughnut into the glaze and sprinkle salt over the top of each glaze covered doughnut.
  • Allow glaze to firm up a bit on doughnuts, and enjoy!!

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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