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Apple Spice Cupcakes

Prep Time

35 min

Servings

12

Cook Time

22 min

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Apple Spice Cupcakes

Warm spiced cupcakes with diced apples and brown sugar frosting.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
12
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • For frosting: 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 cups powdered sugar

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix dry ingredients with spices.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and brown sugar; add eggs.

  3. 3

    Alternate adding dry and applesauce.

  4. 4

    Fold in diced apples.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes.

  6. 6

    Make brown sugar buttercream.

  7. 7

    Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

Baker's Tips

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith
  • Perfect for fall gatherings