Apple Cider Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Apple Cider Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups apple cider; ¾ cup vegetable shortening; 1 ¾ cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; salt, a pinch; 2 cups apple cider; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ⅔ cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

3 cups apple cider
¾ cup vegetable shortening
1 ¾ cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt, a pinch
2 cups apple cider
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅔ cup powdered sugar

1
In a large saucepan, bring the cider to a gentle boil and cook around 15 minutes to reduce by half; set aside to cool.
2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
3
Grease and flour a muffin pan or fill with paper liners.
4
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
7
Add to the shortening mixture alternately with the reduced cider, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
8
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake 25 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
9
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, and then frost with Apple Cider Cream Cheese Frosting.
10
Frostingin a small saucepan, bring the cider to a gentle boil and reduce to 1/4 cup, around 15 minutes.
11
Cool completely.
12
Mix with the cream cheese and sugar until the desired spreading consistency is obtained.
13
Spread on cooled pastries.

951

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups apple cider, ¾ cup vegetable shortening, 1 ¾ cups sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Apple Cider Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Cider Cupcakes

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