Apple Butter Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Apple Butter Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup margarine (divided) or 1 cup butter (divided); 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup apple butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 cup brown sugar (packed); 1/4 cup milk; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine (divided) or 1 cup butter (divided)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1
In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in apple butter and vanilla. Stir lemon juice into milk (mixture will curdle). Add flour mixture and milk mixture alternately to apple butter mixture, beating on low to medium speed after each addition just until combined.
2
Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill two-thirds full. Bake in a 350 degrees F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Cool on wire racks. If desired, frost with Penuche Frosting.
3
Penuche Frosting: In a small saucepan melt 1/2 cup margarine or butter; stir in 1 cup packed brown sugar. Cook and stir until bubbly. Remove from the heat. Add 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Add 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar; beat by hand until of spreading consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes immediately. (If frosting thickens, stir in hot water, a few drops at a time, until of spreading consistency again.).

1882

kcal

Calories

Fat

254

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Apple Butter Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Butter Cupcakes

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