Description
Apple Cider Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream are a delightful autumn treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite. These moist, spiced cupcakes topped with rich, creamy frosting are perfect for cozy gatherings and festive celebrations. With their beautiful golden hue and irresistible flavor, they are sure to be the highlight of any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup apple cider
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in melted butter and vanilla.
- Gradually fold the apple cider into the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat unsalted butter and powdered sugar until creamy; add cinnamon and apple cider to desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg