Apple Cider Donut Blender Cake (Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free)

This cozy apple cider donut cake features the nostalgic flavors typically found in donuts at the apple orchard. It's also gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and oil-free, so it's a fall breakfast or dessert you can feel good about enjoying.

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 very large apple, divided
  • 0.5 c apple cider
  • 0.25 c apple butter
  • 0.25 c drippy natural almond butter
  • 0.25 c maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2.25 c old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt

For the Topping

  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and oil an 8x8 baking dish.
  2. Cut the apple into thin crosswise slices to make rings. Set aside the four nicest-looking slices; the rest of the apple will go into the cake batter.
  3. Measure the wet ingredients into a high-powered blender.
  4. Measure the dry ingredients into the blender, including all of the leftover apple pieces.
  5. Blend the batter until it is smooth and thick.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to create an even layer.
  7. Carefully cut the core and seeds from the four reserved apple slices, then add them to the top of the cake.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a cake tester just barely comes out clean.
  9. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle it liberally across the cake.
  10. Cut the cake into 12-16 pieces and enjoy warm. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for several days.
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