Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDECO WilmingtonApple Cider Donut Recipe

Apple Cider Donut Recipe

Inspired by DECO Wilmington
Time1h
Serves8

caramel apple and brown sugar syrups, apple cider, vanilla cold foam topped with cinnamon sugaryour choice of matcha or espresso16oz - hot or iced

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Ingredients

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Donut Batter

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Vanilla Cold Foam

Optional Add-ins

Method

Making the Donuts

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Fill the Donut Pan

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

  6. 6

    Bake the Donuts

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Donuts

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

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  1. 8

    Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

    In a shallow bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

  2. 9

    Coat the Donuts

    Once the donuts are cool, roll each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

Vanilla Cold Foam

  1. 10

    Make the Cold Foam

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Prepare the Drink

    In a 16oz cup, add the caramel syrup and brown sugar syrup. If using, add matcha powder or espresso shot.

  2. 12

    Add Apple Cider

    Pour in the apple cider until the cup is about 3/4 full.

  3. 13

    Top with Cold Foam

    Spoon the vanilla cold foam on top of the drink and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

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