Applesauce-Filled Cupcakes
Applesauce can be used as a healthier alternative to oil or butter in baking recipes, adding moisture and reducing fat content.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Applesauce-Filled Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
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Fill each cupcake liner with batter until 2/3 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
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Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a small knife or a cupcake corer to make a hole in the center of each cupcake.
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Fill each hole with applesauce.
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Drizzle the glaze over the filled cupcakes.
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Let the glaze set for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
