Delicious Mini Apple Cider Cakes with Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups apple cider
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup apple butter
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons salted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 6 ounces chocolate, melted
• Cinnamon sticks