Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Cupcakes topped with rich Brown Sugar Buttercream. Each cupcake is infused with apple cider, creating a tender crumb while the brown sugar buttercream adds a velvety sweetness that will transport you to autumn bliss. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup fresh apple cider
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in apple cider and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners until two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together more softened butter and brown sugar. Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy; add milk if needed for consistency.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg