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Cinnamon Apple Cider Cupcakes

Cinnamon Apple Cider Cupcakes: Your Cozy Fall Delight

Delight in these soft and spiced Cinnamon Apple Cider Cupcakes, a cozy fall treat that's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 2 cups apple cider Reduce for maximum flavor
  • 2 cups apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 1½ cups cake flour All-purpose flour can be used
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Essential for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Scoop
  • wire rack
  • Cupcake corer or knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Apple Cider Cupcakes
  1. Reduce Apple Cider: Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes until it reduces to 1 cup.
  2. Prepare Apple Filling: Sauté 2 cups of cubed apples with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and ½ cup of light brown sugar for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Make Cupcake Batter: Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla before mixing with dry ingredients and reduced cider.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and fill cupcake liners halfway with batter. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool Cupcakes: Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Fill & Frost: Remove center from cooled cupcakes, fill with apple mixture, and frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and don't overmix the batter.

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