Autumn Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Autumn Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 1 cup peeled and grated granny smith apple (1 large apple); 1 tablespoon cognac or 1 tablespoon brandy; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon clove; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup corn oil or 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Frosting; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Cupcakes
1 cup peeled and grated granny smith apple (1 large apple)
1 tablespoon cognac or 1 tablespoon brandy
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
2 large eggs
1/2 cup corn oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1
For cupcakes: Position rack in the middle of the oven-- preheat to 350* (F).
2
Line 12 medium muffin tins with paper lining.
3
Put grated apple in small bowl and stir with brandy.
4
Put flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in large mixing bowl.
5
Mix on low speed to combine ingredients.
6
Mix in eggs, oil, vanilla, and apple mixture.
7
Divide the batter between the 12 muffin tins, about 3 Tbsp.
8
batter each.
9
Bake 23-25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
10
**Turnmuffin tins about 12 minutes into baking time to ensure cupcakes bake evenly** Cool cupcakes 5 minutes in pan.
11
Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
12
For frosting: Put butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in mixing bowl; beat on medium speed for about 1 minute until mixture is blended and smooth.
13
Decrease the speed to low, and gradually beat in powdered sugar.
14
Beat until frosting is smooth.
15
Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes.

1007

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes, 1 cup peeled and grated granny smith apple (1 large apple), 1 tablespoon cognac or 1 tablespoon brandy, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Autumn Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting 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.

Autumn Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

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