Description
Delicious apple cider cupcakes topped with spiced buttercream frosting. Perfect for fall or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and apple cider to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use fresh apple cider for best flavor.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a stronger spice flavor, add 1/4 tsp ground cloves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg