Baked Apple Cider Donut Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Coating
, Makes 18 muffins
Spiced, cider-soaked muffins baked in a hot oven, then brushed with butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar like cake donuts.
| prepPreheat oven to 425°F / 220°C | |||||
| prepGrease or line two standard muffin pans with paper liners | |||||
| 375 g all-purpose flour | Whisk flour, leaveners, spices & salt | Fold in dry mix, alternating with cider | Rest batter 10-15 min, fill wells 3/4 full | Bake 425°F / 220°C 5 min, then 350°F / 175°C 15-18 min | Cool slightly, brush with butter, roll in coating |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder | |||||
| 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon | |||||
| 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg | |||||
| 1 teaspoon kosher salt | |||||
| 225 g unsalted butter, melted | Whisk butter, sugars, eggs, sour cream & vanilla | ||||
| 150 g granulated sugar | |||||
| 100 g brown sugar | |||||
| 3 large eggs | |||||
| 240 g sour cream | |||||
| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | |||||
| 120 ml apple cider (first half) | |||||
| 120 ml apple cider (second half) | |||||
| 150 g granulated sugar (for the coating) | Mix sugar & cinnamon in shallow bowl | ||||
| 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for the coating) | |||||
| 4-6 tablespoons / 55-85 g butter, melted (for brushing) | |||||
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