Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting
Indulge in the delightful taste of Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting, a perfect treat for fall gatherings and festive occasions. These moist cupcakes blend the sweet warmth of apple cider with a medley of spices, creating a comforting flavor profile everyone will adore. Made with certified gluten-free oat flour, they cater to dietary restrictions without sacrificing taste. With easy preparation and customizable toppings, these cupcakes are sure to impress at your next celebration or cozy afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cup gluten-free oat 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 butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
- 1–2 tbsp water, milk or more apple cider (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for frosting)
- pinch of nutmeg (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, mix oat flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, applesauce, apple cider, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into liners and bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before frosting with spiced buttercream made from softened butter, powdered sugar, and spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg