1-First Step: Preheat and prepare your bundt pan. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a bundt pan with non-stick spray, then dust it with flour. Make sure you coat all ridges and corners, because bundt cakes are picky about release.

2-Second Step: Whisk the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. Whisking here helps distribute the spices and leavening so the Apple Cider Donut Cake Recipe rises evenly.

3-Third Step: Mix the wet ingredients until smooth. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix on medium speed, then add eggs and mix for about 2 minutes. Next, add applesauce and vanilla extract, and mix again.

4-Fourth Step: Alternate flour mixture and apple cider. On low speed, alternate adding the flour mixture and apple cider, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until smooth but not thick. Try not to overmix, because that can lead to a tougher texture rather than that donut-like chew.

5-Fifth Step: Fill and bake. Pour the batter into the greased bundt pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.

6-Final Step: Cool, butter coat, and cinnamon sugar finish. Let the cake cool for 1 hour in the pan before removing. Once cooled, use a pastry brush to coat the cake with melted butter. Then mix coarse sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle evenly on the top and sides of the cake. Pat the mixture onto the sides by hand so it sticks nicely.