Apple Spice Cupcakes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 dozen.
Not only do these adorable cupcakes complement our apple theme, but they're super sellers at bake sales, too. A spice cake mix makes the moist treats a snap to stir up and a fast frosting helps them stand out from an orchard of goodies.
Ingredients
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1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
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1-1/4 cups water
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3 eggs
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1/3 cup applesauce
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FROSTING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
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Red paste or liquid food coloring
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24 pieces black licorice (3/4 inch)
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12 green spice gumdrops
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, eggs and applesauce on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
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2.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. 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.
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3.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in food coloring.
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4.
Frost tops of cupcakes. Insert licorice into centers for apple stems. Cut gumdrops in half; flatten and pinch to form leaves. Place one leaf next to each stem.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 241 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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