Baked Apple Cider Donut Muffins
These muffins blend warm autumn spices with the sweet tang of apple cider, creating fluffy bites of joy ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the apple cider, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes, then roll in brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
To avoid dry muffins, do not overbake. You can substitute half of the flour for whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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