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Apple Cider Cupcakes

Irresistibly Moist Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delight in these Apple Cider Cupcakes, perfectly moist and topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Do not substitute with apple juice
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can use pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for sweetness preference
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a substitute

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat Oven: Begin by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream together butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Pour in Apple Cider: Slowly add the apple cider while blending on low speed.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Fill and Bake: Spoon batter into cupcake pans, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Cool: Allow cupcakes to cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  9. Frost the Cupcakes: Frost each cupcake with cream cheese frosting using a piping bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle caramel sauce over the frosting for extra sweetness.

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