Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful Apple Cider Cupcakes topped with a rich Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream. Each moist cupcake bursts with apple goodness and warm spices, making them the perfect treat for any occasion—from Halloween parties to Thanksgiving gatherings. Easy to make and irresistibly charming, this recipe is sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Bake up a batch and savor the seasonal vibes all year round!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine apple cider, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- For the frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously with the buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg