Autumn Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ingredients for Autumn Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

• Granny Smith Apple
• Cognac
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Clove
• 2 large eggs
• Corn Oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Unsalted Butter
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 3 cups powdered sugar

How to Make Autumn Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup grated apple with 1 tablespoon brandy. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
4. Add 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the apple mixture.
6. Fill each muffin liner about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking.
8. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 8 ounces softened cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract on medium speed for 1 minute until smooth.
10. Reduce speed to low and gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
11. Frost the cooled cupcakes.