Apple Cider Cupcakes: Best Recipe with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream
Delightful apple cider cupcakes topped with a rich brown sugar cinnamon buttercream, perfect for fall celebrations.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a saucepan, simmer the apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to about 1/2 cup.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in the reduced apple cider, then gradually combine with dry ingredients.
- Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting with brown sugar cinnamon buttercream.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped apples to the batter.
- Ensure that the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Cupcakes, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream