How can I get the glaze to be the perfect consistency?

If you want the glaze to be a bit thinner, add 1 more tablespoon of whole milk until desired consistency. Alternatively, if you want it thicker, sift in more powdered sugar little by little until desired thickness.

Why did my glaze melt?

Make sure you let your cake cool completely before adding the glaze! If you add it too soon while the cake is still warm, it’ll melt and run off the sides versus sitting on top.

Do you have to add pecans to this recipe?

The pecans are totally optional, but they add some nice crunch to the final cake! You can lay them on top as halves or crunch them up even more to sprinkle over top.

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake with Maple Cinnamon Glaze

Name: Apple Cider Doughnut Cake with Maple Cinnamon Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix; 3/4 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup coarsely shredded peeled tart apples (2 medium); 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk; Pecan halves, if desired

Ingredients:12
Servings:12

By Josh Lehenbauer(Opens in a new tab)Updated 10/23/2023

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake with Maple Cinnamon Glaze

Ingredients:12
Servings:12

Apple, cinnamon and maple flavors pair perfectly for this fall-inspired dessert. Topped with a mouthwatering glaze, this recipe is sure to be a hit!

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