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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting

Moist apple cider cupcakes topped with fluffy spiced buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups apple cider reduced to 1 cup
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cupcake pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Reduce apple cider by half and cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  4. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and cider.
  7. Bake 18–22 minutes and cool completely.
  8. Prepare spiced buttercream and frost cupcakes.

Notes

Spice levels can be adjusted to taste.