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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting

Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting Bliss

Delicious Gluten-Free Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes
  • 2 cups Oat Flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon do not skip this!
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp Allspice
  • 0.25 tsp Cloves
  • 0.5 cup Butter melted
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Applesauce sweetened or unsweetened
  • 0.75 cup Apple Cider your favorite brand
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 large Eggs
Frosting
  • 0.5 cup Butter softened
  • 2 tbsp Water/Milk/Apple Cider for frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon for frosting
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg for frosting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cupcake pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: oat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
  3. Cream melted butter and brown sugar until smooth; add applesauce, apple cider, and vanilla.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Fold dry mixture into wet mixture until smooth; do not overmix.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full with batter.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until springy or toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Beat butter, apple cider, and vanilla for frosting; add powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes generously with spiced buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use fresh apple cider for best flavor. Opt for certified gluten-free oat flour and allow eggs to reach room temperature before use.

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