Description
Sweet aromas of Apple Cider Donut Bread fill kitchens with comforting autumn memories. Warm spices and caramelized apple notes create a delightful quick bread perfect for weekend mornings when you crave something special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) apple cider
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by generously coating with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition.
- Create a liquid mixture by whisking apple cider, sour cream, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Gradually fold this liquid into the butter mixture, alternating with dry ingredients and mixing until ingredients are just combined.
- Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure even distribution. Bake for 55-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any raw batter.
- While bread is still warm, generously dust the top with cinnamon sugar for an extra layer of flavor. Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Swap apple cider for fresh apple juice or apple sauce to adjust the moisture and sweetness of the bread.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and lighter texture, perfect for health-conscious bakers.
- Toast the spices like cinnamon and nutmeg briefly before mixing to enhance their aromatic depth and release more intense flavors.
- Add chopped nuts or dried apple pieces to the batter for extra crunch and rustic texture, creating more complexity in each slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 239 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg