Dorothy's Applesauce Cupcake with Cinnamon Goat Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Dorothy's Applesauce Cupcake with Cinnamon Goat Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 large Granny Smith apples, julienned; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup canola oil; 4 eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups no-sugar-added applesauce; 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 4 to 5 ounces unpasteurized goat cheese; 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 large Granny Smith apples, julienned
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup canola oil
4 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups no-sugar-added applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 to 5 ounces unpasteurized goat cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pans with cupcake liners (for a total of 40 cupcakes).
2
For the apple filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and apples.
3
Set aside.
4
For the applesauce cake batter: Cream together the granulated sugar, butter and oil in a large bowl.
5
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
6
Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat until well mixed.
7
Add the applesauce and vanilla and mix well.
8
Fill the liners one-third full with the applesauce cake batter.
9
Add some of the apple filling on top, and then add additional applesauce cake batter to cover the apple filling; the liners should be two-thirds full.
10
Bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 16 to 19 minutes.
11
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
12
For the frosting: In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and goat cheese until light and smooth.
13
Add the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time and mix until fully incorporated.
14
Add the vanilla bean paste and cinnamon and beat on high until light and fluffy.
15
Using a piping bag, pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.

3799

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

489

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Dorothy's Applesauce Cupcake with Cinnamon Goat 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.

Dorothy's Applesauce Cupcake with Cinnamon Goat Cheese Frosting

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