Easy Halloween Cupcake Ideas

Ingredients

for 12 cupcakes

CUPCAKES

• ⅔ cup
   brown sugar, packed (145 g)
• ⅓ cup
   granulated sugar(65 g)
• ½ teaspoon
   kosher salt
• ½ cup
   olive oil (120 mL)
• 1 teaspoon
   vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon
   baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons
   ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups
   all purpose flour(185 g)
• ¾ cup
   apple cider, see recipe or use store-bought (180 mL)

FROSTING

• ½ cup
   unsalted butter, 1 stick, room temperature(115 g)
• 8 oz
   cream cheese, room temperature (225 g)
• 2 cups
   powdered sugar, sifted (240 g)
• ½ teaspoon
   cinnamon, plus more for topping
• 2 tablespoons
   apple cider, see recipe or use store-bought
• 2 teaspoons
   vanilla

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, olive oil, and vanilla.
3. Whisk in the eggs, 1 at a time, until fullyincorporated.
4. Add the baking soda, cinnamon, half of the flour, and half of the cider and whisk to combine.
5. Add the remaining flour and the rest of the cider and whisk until completely combined.
6. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool.
8. 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.
9. Add the powdered sugar in 3 to 4 additions, mixing in between each until incorporated.
10. Add the cinnamon, apple cider, and vanilla and mix to combine.
11. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or zip-top bag.
12. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
13. Enjoy!
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