Applesauce Cupcakes

Name: Applesauce Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Shortening; 1-1/2 cup Sugar; 2 whole Eggs, Beaten; 2 cups Flour; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (heaping Teaspoon); 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Cloves, Ground; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce; 1 cup Raisins, Chopped (optional); 1 cup Nuts (Walnuts Or Pecans, Or Both), Chopped (optional)

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cups Shortening
1-1/2 cup Sugar
2 whole Eggs, Beaten
2 cups Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Cinnamon (heaping Teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Cloves, Ground
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1 cup Raisins, Chopped (optional)
1 cup Nuts (Walnuts Or Pecans, Or Both), Chopped (optional)

Directions

1

Stir shortening to soften, then gradually add sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, and mix well.
2

Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt.
3

Add dry mixture to creamed mixture alternating with apple sauce, a small amount at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. If using, fold in raisins and nuts.
4

Bake in lined muffin pans at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
5

Makes 15-20 cupcakes.
6

* Often, I substitute the listed spices with a 1/4 teaspoon each of clove, allspice, and ginger for a spicier cupcake.
7

**Adding the optional ingredients increases the number of cupcakes yielded. The base recipe yields 15 cupcakes.