Apple Cider Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream Frosting
Hello to all my beautiful baking lovelies. PSA: I am OBSESSED with this new recipe. These apple cider cupcakes are seriously the cat’s meow.
It’s probably no secret that fall is my absolute favorite season. I can’t even come close to telling you all just how much it warms my heart to create/photograph/share these new autumnal-themed recipes. I’ve realized that one of the reasons I hold fall so dear to my heart is that so much of the season’s excitement stems from its food. Think of all the pumpkin-y, apple-y, caramel-y goodness hitting shelves, coffee shops, and restaurants. As a baking gal, I really can’t imagine anything better than using food as a way to bring people together. Like grabbing a pumpkin spice latte and sitting down with a friend. Or baking pumpkin pie for a family gathering. Or grabbing a caramel apple at the state fair with a group of friends. I love baking and sharing my creations, and fall is an especially great time to do that.
So next up on the fall baking menu is a slight detour from all the pumpkin excitement. But if you still have a craving for some pumpkin, then don’t forget to check out my mini pumpkin cheesecakes and pumpkin cake recipes. They’ll definitely satisfy your craving!
This time, I’m veering towards another fall staple: apple cider. The inspiration for this recipe actually hit when I made an impulse buy at the Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru and got an apple cider donut with my pumpkin iced coffee. Since then I’ve been determined to come up with the best ever apple cider dessert recipe. And I’ve finally nailed it with these delicious cupcakes.
Another PSA: This may be my favorite recipe EVER in the history of this blog. This delicious combo of an apple cider cupcake + caramel buttercream frosting is the perfect sweet treat. Trust me, nothing hits the spot quite like a yummy seasonal recipe.