Baked Apple Cider Donuts

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter two 6-cup donut pans.

2 . Stage

Pour apple cider into a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let it cook, watching carefully, until the cider is reduced to 1/2 cup. If it reduces too much, add enough water to make 1/2 cup. Set aside until needed. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg to a large bowl. Mix with a whisk until combined and set aside until needed.

4 . Stage

Whisk 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg together in another bowl until combined. Add the apple cider reduction and the dry ingredients. Whisk together to form a slightly thick batter; do not overmix. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling them about 3/4 of the way up. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, and the donuts spring back slightly to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pans before removing to a sheet pan lined with a silicone baking mat. Cut out any donut holes as necessary.

7 . Stage

If desired, while still slightly warm, brush the donuts lightly with remaining melted butter. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8 . Stage

Mix 1 cup white sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon together for the topping in a shallow dish; toss in donuts to coat. Let cool completely before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios