Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

 

• Yellow cake mix 
• ¾ cup apple cider
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup apple sauce
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ⅛ cup cinnamon
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 
  Optional Apple Cider Glaze Dip
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the dry cake mix, apple cider, apple sauce, water, and eggs.
• Add in the brown sugar and vanilla to the cake mix batter.
• Pour the mixture into a WELL-greased bundt pan.
• Place bundt pan on center rack and bake for 45 minutes. Test with a toothpick by sticking into the middle of the cake, if it comes out clean it is ready. Remove from heat and allow to cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.                                                        
• While the cake is baking, prepare the apple cider glaze by adding powdered sugar and the 1/4 cup apple cider to a bowl and whisking them together until you reach your desired consistency.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
• Once the cake has cooled, brush the entire surface of the cake with melted butter. Rub the cinnamon sugar mixture until the whole cake is evenly coated.
• Serve the cake with the apple cider glaze dipping sauce and enjoy!
• Recipe and photo from: www.princesspinkygirl.com
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