# Baked Cider Donuts These Guilt-Free Baked Apple Cider Donuts are an Autumnally Appropriate Treat By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-apple-cider-donuts References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/alisonroman/23-delicious-things-for-your-fall-baking-bucket-list) & [thefauxmartha](http://www.thefauxmartha.com/2014/10/09/baked-apple-cider-donuts/) Now that fall is here, there is no shortage of [autumnal desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumble) people are going to want to try, which should include these baked apple cider donuts. Created by Melissa from the blog The Faux Martha, the dessert recipe is a baked alternative that should be at the top of your seasonal baking to-do list. The [cake donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-cheers-to-autumn) have a dense texture, apple flavor and cinnamon sugar coating. The guilt-free baked apple cider donuts forego the apple cider glaze and taste best when they're warm. To make your own at home, you will need a donut pan plus yummy ingredients including white whole wheat flour, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, sea salt, honey and apple cider. The topping is made with apple cider, butter, cinnamon and super find sugar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Baked Treat Alternatives:** The trend of creating baked alternatives to traditional fried desserts provides opportunities for businesses to offer healthier options without compromising on taste. - **Seasonal Flavors:** The trend of promoting fall-themed flavors presents opportunities for businesses to introduce limited-time products that cater to consumers' seasonal preferences. - **Home Baking:** The trend of home baking during the pandemic has continued, presenting opportunities for businesses to focus marketing efforts towards DIY baking and recipe creation products. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on these trends by developing and promoting innovative healthier baked products and seasonal menu items. - **Home Cooking and Baking:** The home cooking and baking industry can offer products such as recipe subscriptions and baking kits to cater to the trend of DIY baking. - **E-commerce:** The rise of e-commerce presents opportunities for businesses to sell baking supplies and ingredients directly to consumers through online platforms and marketplaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-From Dessert Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-donut.md) - [Autumnal Cheesecake-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pecan-cheesecake-doughnut.md) - [Seasonal Snacking-Friendly Donut Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-donut-holes.md) - [Fall-Ready Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumns-orchard-collection.md) - [Cider Donut Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-donut-ice-cream.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Decadent Free-From Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-donuts.md) - [Limited-Time Autumnal Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-assortment.md) - [Fall-Themed Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut.md)