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Spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf

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This cozy loaf combines the nostalgic flavors of apple cider donuts with the ease of a quick bread, featuring reduced apple cider, warm spices, and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping. Perfect for fall mornings, brunch, or anytime you crave a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (not apple juice, preferably fresh and unfiltered)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup diced peeled apple (optional, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour apple cider into a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 1/3 cup (10-12 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and cooled reduced apple cider until smooth.
  5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in diced apple and/or chopped nuts if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap pan gently to remove air bubbles.
  8. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  9. Bake on center rack for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let loaf cool in pan for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and lift out. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Slice with a serrated knife and serve warm or at room temperature. For extra donut flavor, brush top with melted butter and sprinkle more cinnamon sugar after baking.

Notes

Reduce the cider until syrupy for best flavor. Use room temperature ingredients for a tender crumb. Don’t overmix the batter. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute as noted. Let loaf cool before slicing for clean edges. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.

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