Apple Cider Cupcakes

4.45 from 9 votes

Each bite of these fresh Apple Cider Cupcakes will remind you of Fall. From the soft and fluffy cupcakes to the creamy cinnamon frosting, it is a sweet apple treat.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Cider Cupcakes

Servings:

Calories: 498kcal

Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Apple Cider
2 cups All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Salt

For the Frosting:

1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
3 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons Milk

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Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer. Then mix in the eggs, vanilla extract and apple cider until well combined.
Then stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour the batter into the cupcake tins filling them up approximately 2/3 of the way full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the cupcakes comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks while you prepare the frosting.

For the Frosting:

Mix together the butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon with a hand held mixer until light and fluffy.
Slowly add in the powdered sugar until fully combined. Then add in the milk and mix until the frosting is a good piping consistency.
Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers, covered, for up to 5 days.

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