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apple cider cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream frosting and apple slice garnish

Apple Cider Cupcakes Recipe


  • Author: Sylvia
  • Total Time: 42 mins
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Description

These soft, spiced Apple Cider Cupcakes are made with oat flour and topped with cozy spiced buttercream frosting. Gluten-free and full of fall flavor ; easy to make and even easier to eat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/3 cup oat flour (or GF blend or regular flour)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • pinch of cloves
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 12 tbsp apple cider (or milk/water)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.

2. In another bowl, combine butter, sugar, applesauce, cider, and vanilla. Mix well.

3. Add eggs. Beat lightly.

4. Add dry to wet. Stir until smooth. Let batter sit while oven preheats.

5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and spray cupcake liners.

6. Fill liners 3/4 full. Bake 18–22 mins until springy.

7. Cool cupcakes on a rack.

8. Make frosting: mix butter, cider, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

9. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mix until fluffy.

10. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy.

Notes

  • Store on counter for 1-2 days or in fridge for up to a week.
  • Let chilled cupcakes sit at room temp before eating.
  • Can be frozen, frosted or unfrosted.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 22 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 277
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 105mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg

Keywords: apple cider cupcakes, gluten-free cupcakes, fall cupcakes