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Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf

A cozy and easy-to-make loaf that captures the flavors of your favorite fall apple cider donuts, complete with a delightful cinnamon sugar crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 slices

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan Greased and floured
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • toothpick
  • Wire rack
  • Pastry brush
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Loaf Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Crust

  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • In a larger bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in apple cider and vanilla extract.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • While the loaf bakes, mix together the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the crust.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes after removing from the oven.
  • Invert the loaf onto a wire rack. Brush the top of the warm loaf with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered top.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

The cinnamon sugar crust is best enjoyed within a day or two of baking for maximum crispiness.