Apple Cider Cupcakes with Nutmeg Frosting

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened

2/3 cup

sugar

eggs, room temperature

1 1/2 cups

all purpose flour

2 tsp

baking powder

3/4 tsp

salt

1 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground cloves

3/4 cup

fresh, unpasteurized apple cider

for frosting ~

2 sticks

( 1 cup) salted butter, softened (you can use unsalted if that’s what you have – just add a tiny pinch of salt to the frosting while you beat)

4 cups

powdered sugar

1/4 tsp

fresh ground nutmeg

1 tsp

vanilla extract