Best Harvest Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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AUTUMN APPLE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Cupcakes great for picnics, lunch boxes, and afternoon snacks. Easy to prepare and easy to eat, these cupcakes are filled with grated apple and spices toped with a cream cheese frosting. (From Bake and Freeze Desserts by Elinor Klivans)

Provided by Cooking to Perfecti

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 237.9, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 28.6, Protein 2.9

HARVEST APPLE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Harvest Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Apple and cream cheese frosting combine to make these decadent Fall-inspired cupcakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped tart apples
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1 can Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy™ cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla and the salt; beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in apples and nuts.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, using about 1/2 cup batter for each.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks to cool.
  • Frost cupcakes. Store frosted cupcakes or any remaining frosting covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g

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