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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

Apple Cider Cupcakes
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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream are the ultimate autumn treat, offering a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are infused with fresh apple cider and topped with a rich brown sugar cinnamon buttercream, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or simply indulging at home. With their stunning appearance and irresistible taste, these cupcakes promise to bring warmth and joy to any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup fresh apple cider
  • ½ cup brown sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • Additional cinnamon for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the apple cider until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. For the frosting, beat together softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and cinnamon until desired sweetness is reached. Frost cooled cupcakes.

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Keywords: Consider adding chopped nuts or raisins for added texture. For an extra twist on the frosting, mix in cream cheese for tanginess.

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