Apple Cake Doughnuts
These sparkly cinnamon sugar dipped Apple Cake Doughnuts are so easy and quick to make. They are one of the fastest treats I've ever made and they are worth the little effort takes to make them .
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Ingredients
Doughnuts
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (175 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar (150 grams)
- ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ cup peeled and shredded apple
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two 6 hole dougnut pans with a non-stick baking release. Alternatively, spray regular size muffin tins. Set aside
Doughnuts
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Set aside.
- Combine the oil, eggs, brown sugar, applesauce and vanilla in the bowl of a mixer. Mix to combine completely.
- Add the apples and mix.
- Add the flour mixture and beat on low to completely combine.
- Fill the doughnut or cupcake tins almost full using all of the batter. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. The muffins will take a few minutes longer.
- Cool for several minutes, then turn the doughnuts out onto a cooling rack.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- Whisk together the cinnamon and sugar.
- While the doughnuts are still hot, dip them into the mixture.
Notes
When mixing, mix on low to medium. Do not over mix, just mix until everything is completely combined.
It is important to dip the bottom of the doughnuts in the cinnamon and sugar mixture as soon as you can after releasing or the mixture it won't stick to the doughnut.
The doughnuts can be frozen without the cinnamon sugar finish. Thaw, reheat in a 350°F oven until hot. Dip in cinnamon sugar.
Store these uncovered for several days at room temperature.
These are super easy to make for anyone - especially beginners
A scrumptious treat for kids coming home from school.
They last for days although I'm betting they'll be gone in a flash!
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg