Spiced Apple Cupcakes

Name: Spiced Apple Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; Ground allspice

19 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Ground allspice

Directions

1

In a small skillet, saute apple and coriander until tender. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce (mixture will appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cayenne; gradually add to the creamed mixture until combined. Fold in apple mixture. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
3

Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and maple syrup; beat until smooth. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Sprinkle with allspice. Store in the refrigerator.