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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting

Irresistible Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting

Delightful Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting that embrace the flavors of autumn.
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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: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Use certified gluten-free oat flour for the best results.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Part of the warm spice blend.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg Part of the warm spice blend.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Allspice Part of the warm spice blend.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cloves Part of the warm spice blend.
  • 0.5 cup Butter (melted) Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Applesauce Choose sweetened or unsweetened.
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Key ingredient for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Boosts overall flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan version.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Main ingredient for frosting.
  • 2-4 tablespoons Water/Milk/Apple Cider Adjust to desired consistency.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Muffin Tin
  • Cupcake Liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together oat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a small bowl.
  2. Cream Wet Ingredients: Beat melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then mix in applesauce, apple cider, vanilla, and eggs.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin with liners.
  5. Fill Liners and Bake: Fill liners with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Frost: Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then frost once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Perfectly paired with a warm drink like apple cider or caramel latte. Adjust the frosting by adding small amounts of liquid until spreadable.

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