Apple Cider Cupcakes

Servings
8 cupcakes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
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Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ½ + ⅓ cup flour

Frosting

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Mix the sugar and butter together until light and creamy. Then, mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Gradually mix the apple cider and dry ingredients into the butter mixture until fully combined.
  4. Fill 8 silicone muffin cups ⅔ full and place them in the steam tray.
  5. Add 1 cup of water to the rice cooker, steam for 10 minutes (the cupcake is done if a toothpick comes out clean). Set aside to cool.
  6. For the frosting, whip butter, brown sugar, spices, and vanilla. Add powdered sugar and cream, adjusting consistency to your liking.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

*Recipe inspiration from Wishes and Dishes