Apple Cider Donut Loaf

If you love apple cider donuts, just wait until you try them in loaf cake form! This easy Apple Cider Donut Loaf has all the same warm, cozy flavors, including that classic cinnamon-sugar coating that's SO good. And we're adding cottage cheese to the mix for a little extra protein and the perfect fluffy texture! Every single bite is full of cozy, fall flavors. My kids and I always love making this easy loaf each year!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings Slices

Calories 194kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese I used the Good Culture 4% Organic version
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup apple cider

Garnish

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted
2 Tablespoons cane sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 8”x4” loaf pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
To make the cake, in a large mixing bowl whisk the all purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar.
In a high speed blender, combine the cottage cheese and vanilla. Blend 30-60 seconds or until smooth.
Pour the blended mixture over the dry ingredients and add the eggs, oil and apple cider.
Whisk until a smooth, thick batter forms. Don’t overmix.
Pour the batter into the pan and spread into an even layer.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool for 20 minutes before using the parchment paper overhang to lift the cake out of the pan onto a wire cooling rack.
Mix together the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, and set aside.
Brush the top and all sides of the warm cake with melted butter.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture all over the top and sides of the cake, letting it stick to the warm butter.
Let cool a bit longer, slice and serve!

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