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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting

Irresistible Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting

Delight in these Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting, a healthier dessert that embodies the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup Oat Flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cloves
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) or coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider your favorite variety
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
For the Spiced Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Water/Milk/Apple Cider to adjust consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Whisk until well-blended.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend melted butter with brown sugar until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in applesauce, apple cider, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined, then add eggs and beat until creamy.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Gently fold together until just combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan and fill liners 3/4 full with batter. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Instructions
  1. Beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fluffy and smooth.
  2. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients accurately and let butter and eggs come to room temperature before mixing.

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