Applesauce Cupcakes
 What better way to show mom a little TLC this Mother's Day than to completely take over her kitchen and bake her healthy, yummy treats?
We're here to get you started with a delicious and fairly simple cupcake recipe.
And the best part about them? They're guilt-free!
You didn't think we'd actually let you bake those chemical-infested pre-packaged cupcakes, did you?!
Applesauce Cupcakes
*Please note: this is not a yeast-free recipe
Ingredients:
Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups.
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In large bowl, beat Sweet-N-Natural, applesauce, softened butter and eggs with electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
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On low speed, beat in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg until well blended.
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Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
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Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Remove from muffin pan and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes
**Optional icing:
Ingredients:
Instructions:
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In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly and watching closely until butter begins to turn golden.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
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With hand mixer on low speed, beat in powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk until icing is smooth. (Add 1-2 tsp of milk if icing begins to harden and continue mixing.)
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Spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.
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Serve & enjoy!
*Makes 24 cupcakes




Laura Strobl Date 5/11/2012 9:48:02 AM
You can also substitute I cup of pumpkin for the applesauce! YUM!
Laura Strobl Date 5/11/2012 9:49:08 AM
You can also substitute I cup of pumpkin for the applesauce! YUM! Also substitute coconut oil for the butter ! It can be Yeast Free!
Laura Strobl Date 5/11/2012 9:50:39 AM
You can also substitute I cup of pumpkin for the applesauce! YUM! Also substitute coconut oil for the butter ! It can be Yeast Free! Substitute Almond milk for the skim milk in the icing! Almond milk
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