Apple Cider Cupcakes You’ll Want to Bake All Fall Long

This Apple Cider Cupcake Recipe is the cozy fall dessert recipe you didn’t know you needed— until now.

This post is packed with everything you need to bake warm, spiced cupcakes that taste like a crisp autumn day in dessert form.

From the rich apple flavor to the perfect cinnamon swirl, these cupcakes are made to impress.

If you’re craving something sweet that captures the essence of sweater weather, these cupcakes are the answer.

Whether you’re planning a fall gathering, bringing dessert to a Thanksgiving potluck, or just want to enjoy a treat with your afternoon coffee, they’re as simple as they are irresistible.

How to Make Apple Cider Cupcakes

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1. Start by creaming butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
2. Mix in apple cider and eggs, then blend with flour until smooth. Want to intensify the flavor? Simmer your cider down for extra flavor. Let it cool before adding to the batter.
3. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake. Be sure to test for doneness early, around the 14 minute mark — overbaking can dry them out.

1. Let them cool completely before frosting.
2. To make the frosting, cream butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
4. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a festive finish!

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If you’re loving the cozy vibes of these Cider Cupcakes, you’ll definitely want to check out these delicious fall recipes too:

• Capture the flavors of the season with this flavorful savory cider bread—perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
• From pies to crisps, these apple dessert recipes are perfect for making the most of fall’s best fruit.
• Whether you’re celebrating or just craving something sweet, these cupcake recipes are easy to bake and full of flavor.
• Impress your holiday guests with festive Thanksgiving cupcakes that are as beautiful as they are tasty.

Apple Cider Cupcakes

Apple Cider Cupcakes are the ultimate cozy treat for fall—soft, spiced, and topped with brown sugar cinnamon frosting. Get the full recipe!

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Course: desserts

Cuisine: American, Cupcakes

Keyword: apple cider cupcake recipe, apple cider cupcakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes minutes

Servings: 30

Author: momma lew

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• ½ c unsalted butter softened
• 1 c white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of apple cider
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup all purpose flour

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Sliced apple pieces to decorate
• Cinnamon to sprinkle

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  
• Line muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. 
• For the cupcakes – In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking powder.  Cream until smooth.
• Add in the apple cider and eggs and mix well. 
• Combine with the flour and mix on medium speed for two minutes. 
• Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner until about ⅔ full.  
• Bake in preheated oven for approximately 14-16 minutes or until edges are slightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.  
• Set aside homemade apple cider cupcakes and allow to cool on a cooling rack completely before decorating. 
• For the frosting – In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.  Cream until smooth.  
• Add in the powdered sugar and mix well. 
• Add in 2 tablespoons of milk and the vanilla.  Mix on low speed for 30 seconds and then medium speed for about a minute.  
• Stop the machine, scrape down the sides and mix again.  If the frosting appears too lumpy and dry, add another tablespoon of milk, only if needed.  Mix again. 
• Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.  Pipe a mound of frosting on each cupcake.
• Decorate with a slice of apple if desired and sprinkle of cinnamon.  Enjoy! 

Notes

Keep frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Bring to room temp before enjoying.