Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delectable apple cider cupcakes! Soft, fluffy, and infused with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh apple cider, each bite is topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy afternoons, these cupcakes will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, making every moment feel like a celebration of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup apple cider (fresh)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, and apple cider until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg