Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this irresistible Apple Cider Cupcake Recipe. Bursting with rich apple cider flavor and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these moist cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion. Topped with a creamy apple cider buttercream and a drizzle of caramel, they not only taste heavenly but also look beautiful on any dessert table. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or as a sweet escape from the everyday hustle, these cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 720 mL apple cider
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 56 grams salted butter (room temperature)
- 340 grams unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 180 mL reduced apple cider
- 150 grams light brown sugar
- 180 mL all-purpose flour
- Cinnamon and nutmeg for spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a saucepan, boil 720 mL of apple cider until reduced by half; let cool.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a stand mixer, cream the salted butter and unsalted butter with sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in reduced apple cider, heavy cream, canola oil, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with apple cider buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg