Apple Cider Cupcakes & Salted Caramel Buttercream Recipe

Name: Apple Cider Cupcakes & Salted Caramel Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour; 1 cup apple cider; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 bag Kraft caramels, melted with 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp salt; 4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tbsp milk for thinning if needed (or 2 tbsp)

Servings: persons

2 eggs
1 2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 cup apple cider
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 bag Kraft caramels, melted with 2 tbsp water
1 tsp salt
4 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk for thinning if needed (or 2 tbsp)

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For cupcakes: Whisk together all ingredients.
2
Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake at 350 degrees for 19 minutes.
3
For buttercream: In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and shortening.
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Add the powdered sugar and the caramel alternately (add the salt in with the caramel), mixing after each addition.
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Add milk, by the tbsp.
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as needed for thinning
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*The caramel is a little tricky just in that it needs to be the right temperature-- warm enough that it's still liquid and can blend into the buttercream, but not so hot that it melts the butter making everything too thin.
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Evaluate the buttercream at about 4 tbsp of caramel-- if it's getting way too thin, stop adding caramel or add more powdered sugar.
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I found that 6 Tbsp.
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was perfect for my batch.

1296

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour, 1 cup apple cider, 2/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Apple Cider Cupcakes & Salted Caramel Buttercream 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 & Salted Caramel Buttercream

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