Apple Cider Donut Cake

Step 1

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar, light brown sugar, applesauce, apple cider, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until well combined.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until well combined. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the apple cider mixture, mixing until just combined.

Step 4

Spray a 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan with baking spray with flour. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a wooden pick comes out with a few moist crumbs, 50 to 55 minutes. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup of granulated sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Step 6

Invert the warm cake onto the prepared rack. Brush the cake with the melted butter and sprinkle it thoroughly with the cinnamon sugar, pressing to adhere. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.