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Apple Cider Cupcakes
Description:
These cozy cupcakes are infused with warm apple cider and fall spices, topped with a cinnamon-spiced frosting that tastes like autumn in a bite.
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup apple cider (reduced to ¼ cup for flavor concentration)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting:
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions:
Reduce apple cider over low heat until it measures ¼ cup. Let cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then the cooled cider, yogurt, and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
Divide batter and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy.
Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired.
Why You’ll Love It:
Every bite is like a cozy fall hug—warm spices, soft cake, and luscious frosting. These are perfect for autumn self-care rituals or festive dessert tables.
