# Autumnally Appropriate Apple Cupcakes The Apple Cider Cupcakes Have Fluffy Fall Flavored Frosting By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-cupcakes References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/thanksgiving-dessert) & [eatliverun](http://www.eatliverun.com/apple-cider-cupcakes-with-nutmeg-frosting/) This recipe for apple cider cupcakes makes for an untraditional but memorable (in a good way) Thanksgiving dessert everyone can enjoy. From Eat, Live, Run, the cupcakes have additional autumnal flare as they are topped with nutmeg frosting for a fun fall spice. If you enjoy a cupcake that tastes like fall but want to take a detour from something more conventional like [apple pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumble) or trendy like [pumpkin spice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-pumpkin-menu), these apple cider cupcakes are the way to go. The spice cake is topped with fluffy frosting that also contains hints of vanilla in addition to the nutmeg. Other than Thanksgiving, they make a great treat for children's birthdays that take place in the fall or any kind of autumn entertaining, really. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Apple Cider Cupcakes:** Opportunity to create innovative fall-themed desserts using apple cider as a main ingredient. - **Nutmeg Frosting:** Potential to develop unique frosting flavors for seasonal desserts using nutmeg as a key ingredient. - **Autumn Entertaining:** Disruptive opportunities to create new and exciting experiences for autumn-themed parties and events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Potential for businesses in the food industry to offer specialty fall desserts and seasonal flavors. - **Baking and Pastry:** Opportunity for bakeries and pastry shops to showcase creative fall-themed cupcakes with unique flavors. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive potential for event planning companies to specialize in creating memorable autumn-themed parties and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apple Cider-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-muffin-cookie.md) - [Exclusive Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cupcakes.md) - [Spiced Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series.md) - [Seasonal Salted Pecan Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooey-salted-pecan.md) - [Fall-Themed Cake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-cheers-to-autumn.md) - [Fall Spice Apple Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-spice-apple-cider.md) - [Festive Dairy-Free Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sugar-spice-cupcake.md) - [Cider-Paired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-ice-cream-flavor.md) - [Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-cupcakes.md)