Apple Cider Cupcakes

Meg + Matcha Moist spiced apple cider cupcakes with fluffy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Full Recipe

These apple cider cupcakes will be your new favorite Fall dessert! They're topped with super creamy, luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting and are secretly gluten free.

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Ingredients for Cupcakes

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Ingredients for Frosting

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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