Spiced Applesauce Cupcakes

Applesauce can be used as a healthier substitute for oil or butter in baking recipes, adding moisture and flavor to the final product.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Spiced Applesauce Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the applesauce. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and ground cloves to make the frosting.
9. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, spread the frosting on top of each cupcake.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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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.