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Apple Spice Cupcakes
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1 package (18-1/4 ounces) spice cake mix
1-1/4 cups water
3 eggs
1/3 cup applesauce
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Red paste or liquid food coloring
24 pieces black licorice (3/4 inch)
12 green spice gumdrops
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, water, eggs and applesauce on low speed
for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined muffin cups
two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes
out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool
completely. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until
fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in food coloring.
Frost tops of cupcakes. Insert licorice into centers for apple stems. Cut
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