Applesauce-Filled Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Applesauce-Filled Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 cup Mott's(R) Natural Applesauce; Icing:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons milk, or as needed; Chopped pecans for garnish

Servings: persons

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup Mott's(R) Natural Applesauce
Icing:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons milk, or as needed
Chopped pecans for garnish

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or to temperature indicated on cake mix package. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.", "Pour cake mix into bowl and add 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Prepare cake batter (with vegetable oil and eggs) according to package directions.", "Fill muffin cups 2/3 full, and bake according to package directions (typically 18 to 21 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean.", "Remove muffin pans from the oven, and allow to cool.", "Cut a plug about 1-1/2"" inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter out of the center of each cupcake. Fill the opening with about 2 teaspoons applesauce or enough to fill hole.", "Beat together the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and milk until mixture can be drizzled. If too thin, add more sugar; if too thick, add more milk. Drizzle icing over top of cupcake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Allow icing to dry before serving."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Applesauce-Filled 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.

Applesauce-Filled Cupcakes

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