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Easy One-Bowl Apple Cider Donut Loaf Cake

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A warm, cozy loaf cake with apple cider and fall spices, perfect for quick and comforting fall baking. This one-bowl recipe is simple, delicious, and ideal for busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) apple cider
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: ½ cup (60g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the same bowl. Cream together using a hand mixer, stand mixer, or by hand until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually pour in the apple cider while mixing on low speed. The batter will be slightly thin.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stopping as soon as no flour remains to avoid overmixing.
  7. If using, fold in the chopped nuts now.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan gently to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  10. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Do not overmix after adding flour to keep the loaf tender. Start checking doneness at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking. Fresh spices improve flavor. Optional nuts add crunch. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter.

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Keywords: apple cider, donut loaf, fall baking, one-bowl cake, easy dessert, autumn recipe, quick loaf cake

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