Baked Apple Cider Donuts With Cardamom Sugar

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Baked Apple Cider Donuts With Cardamom Sugar

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Ingredients

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Baked Apple Cider Donuts With Cardamom Sugar

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

1 ½ cups apple cider

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking powder(1 tsp at sea-level)

¼ tsp baking soda(1/2 tsp at sea-level)

½ tsp table salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp apple pie spicehomemade or store-bought

¼ tsp cardamom

¼ cup unsalted buttermelted

½ cup brown sugar

¼ cup white sugar

1 egg

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

⅔ cup whole milk

Cardamon Sugar Topping

½ cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp cardamom

¼ cup unsalted buttermelted

Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and then lower the heat to a rolling simmer. Let the cider simmer, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to a 1/2 cup. This should take between 40-50 minutes. Remove from heat, pour into a heat-proof bowl, and let cool until it's lukewarm.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a donut pan** with baking spray or neutral oil. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and cardamom. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the boiled cider until incorporated.

Add half of the dry mixture to the wet mixture, followed by half of the milk. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, stirring just until mixed. The batter will be fairly thick. Using a piping bag, pipe the batter into the molds until it comes up about halfway.

Bake the donuts for about 8-9 minutes, just until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let the donuts cool for about 5 minutes in a pan before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Cardamom Sugar Topping

In a small, shallow bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom until combined.

Brush the bottom of each donut with melted butter, and dip the donuts into the cardamom sugar. Repeat with the tops of the donuts. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Reduce Apple Cider First 🍎
Simmer your apple cider on the stovetop for 5-10 minutes before adding to the batter to concentrate its flavor and remove excess moisture, preventing dense donuts.
Toast Your Cardamom Seeds 🌟
Lightly toast whole cardamom pods in a dry pan, then grind fresh before mixing into the sugar coating to unlock their maximum floral potency and aromatic oils.
Avoid Overmixing the Batter ✋
Mix your dry and wet ingredients just until combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates tough, dense donuts instead of the desired soft, cakey texture.
Brush With Butter Immediately 🧈
Brush warm donuts with melted butter straight from the oven while they're still hot, then coat with cardamom sugar so it adheres properly and creates an irresistible crunchy exterior.
Room Temperature Ingredients Matter 🌡️
Let eggs, milk, and butter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking to ensure even mixing and a more tender, uniform crumb structure throughout.