Ingredients
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- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a saucepan, bring apple cider to a boil and simmer until reduced, about 10-15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in reduced apple cider and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with your favorite frosting.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add chopped apples to the batter.
- These cupcakes pair beautifully with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg