Ingredients
12 servings
- •⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
- •⅓ cup granulated sugar
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ cup olive oil
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •2 large eggs
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
- •1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- •1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- •¾ cup apple cider, see recipe or use store-bought
- •½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, room temperature
- •8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- •2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- •½ teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for topping
- •2 tablespoons apple cider, see recipe or use store-bought
- •2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, olive oil, and vanilla.
- Whisk in the eggs, 1 at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Add the baking soda, cinnamon, half of the flour, and half of the cider and whisk to combine.
- Add the remaining flour and the rest of the cider and whisk until completely combined.
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool.
- Make the frosting: In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar in 3 to 4 additions, mixing in between each until incorporated.
- Add the cinnamon, apple cider, and vanilla and mix to combine.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or zip-top bag.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 12 servings
- Calories: 428
- Carbohydrate: 51g
- Fat: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 40g