Apple Cider Cupcakes: Best Gluten-Free Treat with Spiced Buttercream
Delicious apple cider cupcakes topped with spiced buttercream frosting, perfect for gluten-free and whole grain diets.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a saucepan, boil apple cider until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the reduced apple cider.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and butter with coconut oil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: apple cider cupcakes, gluten-free, spiced buttercream, whole grain