Short description

Yes — a soft, cinnamon-spiced Apple Cider Donut Loaf captures the warm flavors of classic apple cider donuts in an easy, sliceable loaf.

This loaf uses apple cider and applesauce for moisture, a cinnamon-sugar swirl for nostalgia, and bakes into a tender, cozy quick bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon for topping

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients.
  3. Combine wet ingredients and mix.
  4. Fold dry into wet until just combined.
  5. Layer batter and cinnamon-sugar swirl.
  6. Bake 45–55 minutes, test with a toothpick.
  7. Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then cool completely on a rack.

Tips

  • Use room-temperature eggs.
  • Measure flour correctly.
  • For extra donut-like slices, toss in melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
  • Store wrapped at room temperature up to 2 days; refrigerate up to 5 days; freeze up to 3 months.