Description
Apple Cider Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream are the perfect fall treat, combining the warm essence of apple cider with a rich, sweet frosting. These delightful cupcakes will evoke cozy memories of autumn gatherings and are sure to impress friends and family. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re a must-have for any festive occasion or simply to enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup apple cider (fresh, unfiltered)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in apple cider until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fill liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown; let cool completely before frosting.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg