Apple Cider Donut Bread
A cozy fall-inspired quick bread that tastes just like an apple cider donut—without the frying mess. Warm spices, apple cider, and a cinnamon-sugar crust make this loaf a seasonal favorite.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar white granulated or swap half for brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider unfiltered for best flavor
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
- 1 cup chopped apples or walnuts optional for texture
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, apple cider, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined. Add optional apples or walnuts if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool loaf, then brush with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon-sugar for a donut-like crust.
Notes
For stronger flavor, reduce apple cider by half before adding to batter. Bread tastes even better the next day as spices deepen.