Easy Apple Cider Cupcakes

4.50 from 6 votes

I love to welcome fall with these moist, flavorful Easy Apple Cider Cupcakes. With warm flavors like apple, cinnamon, and allspice you get the taste of Autumn in every single bite. Top it off with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and it's heaven on Earth!

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: apple cider cupcake recipe, easy cupcake recipe, gluten free apple cupcakes

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 251kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Cost: $8

Ingredients

Apple Cider Cupcakes

15 ounces bag gluten-free yellow cake mix (regular cake mix is great as well)
⅓ cup butter melted
2 eggs
3 tablespoons apple cider
1 tablespoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice

Apple Cider Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons apple cider
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325° and prepare cupcake pan with baking cups
In a stand mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, butter, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon and 3
tablespoons apple cider together and mix until just combined
Fill greased cupcake liners ⅔ full
Bake at 325° for 20-24 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean
While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese until fluffy
Mix in 2 tablespoons apple cider and 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Slowly add in the powdered sugar. *If it is too thick, add more apple cider by the teaspoon slowly
After the cupcakes have cooled, top with apple cider frosting and a sprinkling more of cinnamon plus a cinnamon stick and warm caramel if you desire

Notes

You can even freeze them with frosting on top. Wrap each cupcake individually in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container. You can leave them in the freezer for up to three months.

They should be placed in an airtight container. You will want to make sure the frosting is not squished. For the best quality, you will want to eat them within 2-4 days.

Top tip: Use room temperature ingredients for the best cupcakes.

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