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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cider Spiked Cream Cheese Frosting

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Fluffy, spicy, cider cupcakes with cinnamon dusted cream cheese frosting are a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving dessert table.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CUPCAKES:
  • 1 box White Or Vanilla Cake Mix, 18 Ounce Box
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoons Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • ½ cups Unsweetened Apple Sauce
  • 3  Eggs
  • 1 cup Apple Cider
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 8 ounces, weight Package Of Cream Cheese, Softened
  • ¼ cups Butter, Softened
  • 3 teaspoons Apple Cider
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3-½ cups Powdered Sugar
  • Cinnamon, For Garnish (optional)

Preparation

For the cupcakes:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together cake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ginger.
3. Add applesauce, eggs, and apple cider. Beat for 30 seconds on low then 2 minutes on high.
4. Divide batter evenly among muffin tins. Bake according to package directions.

For the frosting:
1. In the bowl of an electric mixer beat softened cream cheese and butter until no lumps remain. Add cider and vanilla, beating to combine.
2. Add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition until frosting reaches desired taste and consistency. Use a knife or a filled pastry bag and tip to spread or pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Dust with cinnamon and serve.

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Courtney on 12.8.2011

Thanks Brittney! I’m so glad you liked them!

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Brittney on 11.28.2011

These cupcakes were absolutely delicious!!!!!!!!!!!

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