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Vegan Apple Cider Cupcakes

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This is the quintessential fall cupcake. Prepare the apple cider just as if you were going to drink it, boiled with plenty of whole cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Top with Vegan Fluffy Buttercream Frosting and a healthy dose of Brown Rice Caramel Glaze, and you've got yourself autumn in a yummy little package. The secret ingredient is agar—it gives the cupcakes a bright sheen and holds things together nicely.

Cooks' Note

The spices called for are in their whole form. If you can’t find whole spices, add 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and ground allspice and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves to the flour mixture.

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