Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Cupcakes. Soft and fluffy, each bite is infused with the warm essence of spiced apple cider and topped with a creamy frosting that perfectly balances sweetness. Perfect for harvest parties or cozy evenings at home, these cupcakes evoke nostalgia and joy, making them a must-have treat this season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup apple cider (fresh)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and apple cider until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners until about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg