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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting

Moist apple cider cupcakes topped with fluffy spiced buttercream frosting, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes
  • 2 cups apple cider reduced to 1/2 cup
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cupcake pan

Method
 

  1. Reduce apple cider and cool completely.
  2. Mix cupcake batter and bake until set.
  3. Prepare spiced buttercream frosting.
  4. Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

Reduced apple cider enhances flavor without excess moisture.