Ingredients for Applesauce Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup seedless raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (16 ounce) container vanilla frosting
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How to Make Applesauce Cupcakes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened shortening and 1/2 cup honey using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce and half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on medium speed until just combined.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the remaining applesauce and dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts using a wooden spoon.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
197g
Fat
16g
Carbs
30g
