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Apple Cider Cupcakes: Indulgent Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

Apple Cider Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream
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Deliciously moist apple cider cupcakes topped with a rich brown sugar cinnamon buttercream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, then add the reduced apple cider and mix until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream by beating together the butter, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add heavy cream and beat until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cinnamon buttercream.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting.

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Keywords: Apple Cider Cupcakes, Brown Sugar Buttercream, Cinnamon Buttercream

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