Description
Savor the taste of autumn with these delightful Caramel Apple Cider Cupcakes, infused with warm spices and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Add eggs and apple cider; whisk until blended.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until they spring back when touched lightly.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or knife.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and fluffiness. For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the batter. These cupcakes can be made ahead of time; frost them on the day you plan to serve for optimal freshness.