Apple Cider Spiced Cupcakes (Print-Friendly Version)
Warm spiced cupcakes featuring apple cider and cinnamon, topped with velvety buttercream - a gluten-free autumn treat.
# What You Need:
→ Apple Cider Cupcakes
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1 1/3 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free) or gluten-free all purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp nutmeg
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1/4 tsp allspice
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Pinch of cloves
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1/2 cup butter, melted (or coconut oil/dairy-free alternative)
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/3 cup applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened)
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1/2 cup apple cider
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 eggs
→ Spiced Buttercream Frosting
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1-2 tbsp water, milk or apple cider
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of nutmeg
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2 cups powdered sugar
# How to Make It:
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In a small mixing bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Stir until well incorporated.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together with a mixer. Add applesauce, apple cider, and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Add eggs and beat into the mixture for one minute.
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Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until a smooth cupcake batter forms.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners and spray with non-stick spray.
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Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full with batter. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until tops are springy to touch and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, 1 tbsp of apple cider, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Blend together well using a hand mixer.
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Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix well. Add the remaining cup of powdered sugar and blend again. Beat for 1-2 minutes until frosting is fluffy. If too thick, add another tablespoon of apple cider until desired consistency is reached.
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Once cupcakes have completely cooled, apply frosting. Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for decoration.
# Additional Tips:
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Cupcakes last 1-2 days in an airtight container at room temperature, or about one week when refrigerated.