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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting

Moist apple cider–infused cupcakes topped with creamy cinnamon-spiced buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Apple Cider Cupcakes
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
Spiced Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • salt pinch

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Muffin tin

Method
 

  1. Simmer apple cider until reduced to 1/2 cup; cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  4. Cream butter and sugars; add eggs and vanilla.
  5. Mix in cider and milk alternately with dry ingredients.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes; cool completely.
  7. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy and frost cupcakes.

Notes

Reducing the apple cider intensifies flavor without excess moisture.