Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting
Delightful cupcakes infused with apple cider and warm spices, topped with a rich spiced buttercream frosting perfect for fall occasions.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider Unfiltered cider recommended for more flavor
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Room temperature for easy mixing
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Room temperature for easier blending
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For the frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the apple cider.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the spiced buttercream.
Notes
Best served at room temperature. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a thin slice of apple for a fancy touch. Store in an airtight container.