Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced for concentrated flavor)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened, for buttercream)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for buttercream)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for buttercream)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for buttercream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider on the stove to intensify the flavor.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, vanilla, and cooled, reduced apple cider.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes.
- For buttercream, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add cinnamon, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla, then whip until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the buttercream.
Notes
- Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg