Description
These Cinnamon Apple Cider Cupcakes are a delightful autumn treat, capturing the comforting flavors of the season. They are perfect for warming you up from the inside out with their delicious and nostalgic taste.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Cream cheese frosting
- Chopped pecans or walnuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider and buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and garnish with chopped pecans or walnuts.
Notes
- Ensure your apple cider is good quality for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender cupcakes.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 calories (will vary based on frosting and toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 35-40g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-45g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70-80mg