Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with these delightful Apple Cider Cupcakes topped with Spiced Buttercream Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these moist cupcakes blend the sweetness of apple cider with a medley of warm spices, creating a treat that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. They are gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients, allowing you to enjoy a delicious dessert without compromising on health. Whether you’re celebrating a fall gathering or simply treating yourself, these cupcakes offer a cozy bite of seasonal bliss.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free)
- 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, melted (coconut oil or dairy-free butter alternative)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (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 (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, applesauce, apple cider, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake for approximately 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting them generously with spiced buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 277
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 157mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 52mg