Description
Moist apple cider cupcakes topped with spiced buttercream frosting, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for frosting)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (for frosting)
- 1 tbsp apple cider (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in apple cider, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, spices, and apple cider until creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh apple cider for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American