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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Cider Cupcakes topped with a rich Spiced Buttercream Frosting. Infused with warming cinnamon and made with real apple cider, these cupcakes offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making them an ideal treat for autumn gatherings or any time you crave a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1⅔ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for your cupcakes.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated, ensuring a well-emulsified batter.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spice throughout the batter.
  4. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Apple Cider: Gradually add the dry ingredients and apple cider to the butter mixture in alternating batches, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix gently to combine, avoiding overmixing to keep cupcakes tender.
  5. Prepare Cupcake Tin: Line a standard muffin or cupcake tin with paper or foil liners, ensuring an easy release and clean presentation.
  6. Fill and Bake: Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 17-19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool Cupcakes: Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the tin before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.
  8. Make Frosting: Using a mixer, whip the softened butter, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  9. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter mixture and continue mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
  10. Adjust Frosting Consistency: Add milk in small increments to achieve your desired frosting consistency, adding more for a thinner spread or piping consistency.
  11. Frost Cupcakes: Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and decorate each cooled cupcake with the spiced buttercream evenly.
  12. Optional Garnish: Garnish each cupcake with a thin apple slice on top for an attractive and thematic finish.
  13. Storage: Store cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.
  • Using paper or foil cupcake liners will help with easy removal and cleaner presentation.
  • For thicker frosting, limit the amount of milk added; add slowly until desired consistency is reached.
  • Optional garnish of thin apple slices adds a decorative and flavorful touch.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh.

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