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Apple Cider Cake Mix Doughnuts Recipe

Warm, fluffy apple cider doughnuts are the perfect taste of autumn! This easy recipe uses cake mix for a quick and delicious treat. Imagine the aroma of cinnamon sugar coating these delightful doughnuts, best served warm with a cold glass of apple cider. Make a big batch – they disappear fast!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 337.2 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apple Cider Cake Mix Doughnuts

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box apple spice cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for mixture)
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

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How to Make Apple Cider Cake Mix Doughnuts

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of apple cider to a gentle simmer.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) of active dry yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. In a large bowl, combine one 15.25-ounce box of apple spice cake mix and 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
  4. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and gently roll it to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  7. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter or drinking glass to cut out large circles. Use a 1-inch cookie cutter or bottle cap to cut out smaller circles from the centers of the larger ones.
  8. Cover the cut doughnuts with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  9. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Carefully fry the doughnuts for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Don't overcrowd the pan.
  11. Remove the doughnuts from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  12. While still warm, toss the doughnuts in a mixture of 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
  13. Serve warm and enjoy! Perfect with a cold glass of apple cider.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

93g

Fat

3g

Carbs

21g

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