Description
Moist and fluffy apple cider cupcakes topped with a rich brown sugar cinnamon buttercream. The perfect cozy dessert for autumn or festive occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 2 eggs
- 1⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with 15–17 cupcake liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Alternate adding the apple cider and the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full with the batter.
- Bake for 17–19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until creamy and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating between each addition.
- Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or knife.
Notes
For extra flair, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg