Apple Cider Muffins with Apple Cider Buttercream
These easy apple cider muffins are made with fresh apple cider and warm fall spices, then topped with a fluffy homemade apple cider buttercream frosting. They are tender, sweet, and full of fresh fall flavor, making them perfect for breakfast, dessert, afternoon snacking, or fall get togethers.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Muffin ingredients
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- 1½ cups Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Apple cider
- 2 cup Flour
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Allspice
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
Frosting
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider
- 1 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl and whisk in the sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla and whisk again until smooth.
- Pour the apple cider in and whisk again.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and sea salt. Stir until just combined.
- Using a muffin scoop, add the batter to the lined muffin pan, filling each 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins to a cooling rack and allow to cool for 30 minutes before frosting.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar and begin mixing slowly. Increase the speed as the ingredients combine.
- Add the apple cider to the bowl and mix again on medium speed.
- Add the milk and vanilla. Mix again, starting slow and increasing speed as it combines. Beat for 3-4 minutes or until fluffy.
- Frost each muffin and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 326kcal
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