These apple cider cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of fall. Infused with apple flavor and warm spices, they are ideal for any autumn gathering or as a sweet addition to your Thanksgiving desserts.

This recipe combines the flavors of apple and cinnamon, making it a fantastic choice for apple recipes and cinnamon recipes enthusiasts. The cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and topped with a creamy frosting that enhances their sweetness.

Delicious Apple Cider Cupcakes

These cupcakes are made with apple cider, which adds moisture and a rich apple flavor. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes, making it a perfect option for fall baking recipes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 1-2 tablespoons apple cider (for frosting)
• Additional cinnamon for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and apple cider.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, and apple cider until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more cider if needed.
8. Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the apple cider frosting and sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 cupcakes
• Calories: 210kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 34g