This delectable Apple Cider Bundt Cake is bursting with flavor and topped with a delicious cinnamon sugar coating. Made from a cake mix, it’s easy to prepare.
The delicious flavor of apple cider taste delicious in this wonderful cake. If you love old fashioned apple donuts, you will go crazy over this yummy cake recipe. Decadent glaze coats the cake, and it is so pretty in a bundt pan.
You can also try more apple desserts to enjoy all year long with this yummy Apple Cider Doughnut Cake. For more bundt cake options, try Copycat Nothing Bundt Cakes, Christmas Bundt Cake and Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Another family favorite is Blueberry Bundt Cake.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Tastes just like an Apple Cider Donut. You get all the flavors of traditional donuts packed into a gorgeous cake.
- It is so easy. The recipe uses a cake mix so it is super easy to put together.
- Amazing Fall flavors. The flavors of Fall taste amazing in this pound cake style dessert.
Ingredients
Cake
- Apple Cider. It is important that you use apple cider and not apple juice for the best flavor.
- Brown Sugar. Try these Brown Sugar Substitutes.
Topping
- Butter. Real butter is best!
Get the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Cake Mix. Feel free to substitute yellow cake mix for white cake mix or pumpkin spice cake. Either of these would taste delicious.
- Gluten free option. Substitute a gluten free cake mix in this recipe if needed.
- Bundt Pan. We suggest using a 10 cup bundt pan. However, if you decide to use a 12-cup bundt pan, increase the baking time accordingly.
- Cinnamon and Sugar. You can increase the amount of cinnamon in this topping based on preference. If you really love cinnamon, add ½ teaspoon more until it is the desired taste.
- Powdered Sugar Topping. Skip the glaze and just sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar on top.
- Chocolate Drizzle. Instead of the traditional topping, drizzle chocolate sauce on the cake for an amazing finish and chocolate flavor.
- Apple Cider Glaze. Another tasty option for topping is apple cider glaze. Combine ¼ cup apple cider, 1 tablespoon melted butter and a cup of powdered sugar together. Drizzle all over the Cider Glazed Apple cake for even more apple flavor.
Step by step instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease with baking spray and flour a bundt pan. I suggest using a 10-cup bundt pan instead of a 12-cup bundt pan.
Step 2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, apple cider, applesauce and eggs. You can use a handheld mixer or stand mixer.
Step 3. Then mix in the ground cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla extract into the flour mixture.
Step 4. Pour the batter into the bundt pan.
Step 5. Gently tap the bundt pan on the countertop to even out the cake batter. This will help to remove any air bubbles from the batter.
Step 6. Bake the cake in the center rack in the oven for 40-45 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.
Step 7. Remove the cake from the pan. Then carefully turn the bundt pan over onto the cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 8. Make the topping. In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon and sugar.
Step 9. Brush the melted butter on top of the cake with a pastry brush. Make sure to get all the nooks. Then immediately top with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Toppings
- Ice Cream. Top each slice of cake with a scoop of No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream.
- Caramel Sauce. Drizzle Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe all over the slice of cake. It is so decadent combined with ice cream too.
- Powdered Sugar. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the cake. It looks pretty and tastes great.
- Whipped Cream. Dollop whipped cream for a decadent treat. You can use store bought or this easy homemade whipped cream recipe.
Pro Tips
- Applying Butter and topping. Make sure to spread the butter all over the cake. Then top with the cinnamon sugar mixture right away so it adheres to the cake. The sides might be tricky but if you press into the cake it will stick.
- Allow the cake to cool completely. Make sure to give the cake time to cool before adding the topping.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Stir everything until just combined. Overmixing the batter will make the cake dense instead of light and fluffy.
More Easy Apple Desserts
- Baked Apples
- Apple Crostata Recipe
- Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
- Apple Bundt Cake
- Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts Recipe
Give this Apple Cider Donut Cake a try for a tasty dessert. Please leave a comment once you make it.
Apple Cider Bundt Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 3/4 cup Apple Cider not apple juice
- 1/2 cup Apple Sauce
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup Butter melted
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease and flour a bundt pan (10 cup bundt pan).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, apple cider, apple sauce and eggs with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until well combined.
- Then mix in the ground cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the batter into the bundt pan. Gently tap the bundt pan on the counter top to even out the cake batter and remove any air bubbles from the batter.
- Bake the cake in the center rack in the oven for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
- Then carefully turn the bundt pan over onto the rack to cool completely.
For the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar until combined.
- Brush the melted butter on top of the cake with a pastry brush. Then immediately top with the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Make sure to get the sides of the cake as well!
- Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
