Ingredients for Baby's First Applesauce Cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 (16 ounce) container white frosting
- As needed food coloring (gel or liquid)
- As needed candy sprinkles
- As needed multicolored sugar nonpareils
- As needed candy-coated plain chocolate candies
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How to Make Baby's First Applesauce Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper or foil baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 30 seconds).
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate measuring cup, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened applesauce and 1 cup buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and the applesauce mixture to the wet ingredients alternately, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup about halfway to two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes.
- Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Tint your favorite frosting with food coloring (gel or liquid).
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles, nonpareils, and/or candy-coated chocolate pieces.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
146g
Fat
18g
Carbs
16g
