Description
Indulge in these fluffy apple cider cupcakes, filled with warm spices and topped with creamy frosting that captures the essence of autumn in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple cider (preferably fresh)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with apple cider until just combined.
- Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes light and airy. Let cupcakes cool completely before adding frosting to prevent melting.