Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cider Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Name: Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cider Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups unpasteurized apple cider; 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups apple cider; 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into bits and softened; 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

3 cups unpasteurized apple cider
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups apple cider
6 ounces cream cheese, cut into bits and softened
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

1
In a large saucepan boil the cider until it is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups and let it cool.
2
In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together the shortening and the sugar until the mixture is fluffy and beat in the eggs, 1 at a time.
3
Into the bowl sift together the flour, the cloves, the cinnamon, the baking soda, and a pinch of salt, stir in the reduced cider, and combine the mixture well.
4
Divide the batter among 18 paper-lined 1/2-cup muffin tins and bake the cupcakes in the middle of a preheated 375F.
5
oven for 25 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
6
Transfer the cupcakes to a rack, let them cool in the tins, and remove them from the tins.
7
In a saucepan boil the cider until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup and let it cool.
8
In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together the cream cheese, the confectioners' sugar, the reduced cider, and a pinch of salt until the icing is smooth.
9
Spread each cupcake with some of the icing.

1030

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups unpasteurized apple cider, 3/4 cup vegetable shortening, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cider Cream Cheese Icing 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 with Cider Cream Cheese Icing

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