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Prep Time
35 min
Servings
12
Cook Time
22 min
CupcakesEasy
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
Mix dry ingredients with spices.
- 2
Cream butter and brown sugar; add eggs.
- 3
Alternate adding dry and applesauce.
- 4
Fold in diced apples.
- 5
Bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes.
- 6
Make brown sugar buttercream.
- 7
Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Baker's Tips
- •Use firm apples like Granny Smith
- •Perfect for fall gatherings