Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting. Perfect for any gathering, these delightful treats combine rich apple cider with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a moist cupcake experience that everyone will love. Topped with a luscious spiced buttercream frosting, they are not only delicious but also gluten-free, made with wholesome oat flour. Whether it’s a festive celebration or a simple afternoon treat, these cupcakes are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth while accommodating various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups 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 melted coconut oil or dairy-free butter alternative
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1–2 tbsp water or milk or more apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, mix oat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, brown sugar, applesauce, apple cider, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in water or milk along with vanilla and spices until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg