Irresistible Apple Cider Cupcakes w Spiced Buttercream Frosting
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:12 cupcakes 1x
Description
Savor Irresistible Apple Cider Cupcakes topped with Spiced Buttercream Frosting Perfect fall treats for your gatherings and cozy nights
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup apple cider
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Spiced Buttercream Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup apple cider
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a cupcake tin with paper liners.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
Beat the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Add eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are well incorporated each time.
Add the apple cider: Mix in the apple cider until the batter is smooth and combined.
Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
Fill cupcake liners: Pour or scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Prepare the frosting: While the cupcakes cool, beat the softened butter in a bowl until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar, apple cider, and spices. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
Frost the cupcakes: Use a piping bag or a knife to generously apply the spiced buttercream on top of each cupcake.
