As the weather finally starts to offer breezy evenings and cooler mornings, giving us a much needed break from our Texas summer broil, the much welcomed smell of apple harvests entices our cravings for everything fall to come out to play! Though the start of our Texas autumns never call for sweaters, it does awaken our need to visit pumpkin patches, pick apples and the craving for spicy, sweet treats that do more than just satisfy our sweet tooth, they conjure cozy, fun memories of fall. So, kick up a few leaves with our incredibly delicious Mesquite Apple Cider Cupcakes.
Makes 12-14 cupcakes
Ingredients:
Cake
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup all purpose flour
¾ cup apple cider
Cream Cheese Frosting
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons mesquite bean flour and save 1 tablespoon to sprinkle for topping.
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions: