Applesauce Cupcakes

Applesauce cupcakes are a delicious and moist alternative to traditional cupcakes, with the added bonus of using applesauce as a healthier substitute for some of the fat in the recipe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Applesauce Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Applesauce
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the applesauce. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 22g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.