Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cider Spiked Cream Cheese Frosting

Apple cider cupcakes are a popular fall treat, often enjoyed at harvest festivals and cozy gatherings. The combination of apple cider and warm spices creates a deliciously flavorful cupcake that captures the essence of autumn.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cider Spiked Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• For the cupcakes:
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Apple cider
• For the frosting:
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cream cheese, softened
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Apple cider
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground cloves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the apple cider. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, mixing until well combined.
11. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
12. Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of apple cider.
13. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.