Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCafé PatachouApple Cider Donut Recipe

Apple Cider Donut Recipe

Inspired by Café Patachou
Time45m
Serves12

Cider, pumpkin spice, cinnamon sugar

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Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.

  2. 2

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and salt.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Baking

  1. 5

    Fill Donut Pan

    Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

  2. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. 7

    Cool

    Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Coating

  1. 8

    Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating

    In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

  2. 9

    Coat Donuts

    Once the donuts are cool, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.

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