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Cinnamon Apple Cider Cupcakes

Cinnamon Apple Cider Cupcakes
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Cinnamon Apple Cider Cupcakes. Bursting with apple cider and warm spices, each moist cupcake offers a comforting treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cupcakes are sure to bring joy to your taste buds. Topped with creamy frosting and garnished with fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks, they look as good as they taste! Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups diced apples
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted brown butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup apple cider reduction
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup unsalted brown butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider reduction (for frosting)
  • Apple slices (for garnish)
  • Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook diced apples with light brown sugar and ground cinnamon until soft.
  2. Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat melted unsalted brown butter and sugars until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients alternating with apple cider. Fold in sautéed apples.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake tin and fill with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese with softened brown butter; gradually add powdered sugar and spices.
  7. Once cupcakes are cool, frost generously and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

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