Orange Applesauce Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Orange Applesauce Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 to 4 teaspoons orange juice

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 to 4 teaspoons orange juice

1
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in applesauce, vanilla and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
2
Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add orange zest and enough orange juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.

1144

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Orange Applesauce 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.

Orange Applesauce Cupcakes

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