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Apple Cider Donut Bread

Apple Cider Donut Bread

A deliciously moist bread that brings the flavors of apple cider donuts to your kitchen, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 120 ml apple cider Use fresh apple cider for best flavor
  • 113 g unsalted butter At room temperature
  • 200 g light brown sugar Packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature
  • 60 ml unsweetened applesauce Adds moisture
  • 45 ml plain Greek yogurt For extra moistness
Dry Ingredients
  • 240 g all purpose flour Sifted
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder Ensures the bread rises
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda Helps with leavening
  • 0.5 tsp salt Balances the sweetness
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon Warm spice flavor
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg Enhances the spice profile
Topping
  • 50 g granulated sugar For cinnamon sugar topping
  • 0.5 tbsp ground cinnamon For cinnamon sugar topping
  • 28 g unsalted butter Melted for brushing

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch Loaf Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, eggs, applesauce, and yogurt. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. While the bread bakes, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl.
  7. Once the bread is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, brush the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

This bread pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee or tea. You can also try adding chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.