Ingredients for Autumn Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup grated Granny Smith apple
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
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How to Make Autumn Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup grated apple with 1 tablespoon brandy. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the apple mixture.
- Fill each muffin liner about ¾ full.
- 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.
- Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 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.
- Reduce speed to low and gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
114g
Fat
26g
Carbs
13g
