Name: Spiced Applesauce Surprise Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 1 cup natural applesauce; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons milk (or as needed for desired consistency); Chopped pecans, for garnish

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Applesauce-Filled Cupcakes

PREP TIME

30 mins
COOK TIME

20 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs
SERVING

24 People
VIEWS

6

Delight in these warmly spiced cupcakes, where a heart of comforting applesauce awaits beneath a swirl of cinnamon-kissed icing and a scattering of crunchy pecans. A delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of autumn.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

1 cup natural applesauce

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons milk (or as needed for desired consistency)

Chopped pecans, for garnish

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

21 g
Cholesterol

21 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

2 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

126 mg
Sugar

14 g
Fat

6 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), or the temperature indicated on your cake mix package. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Prepare the cake batter according to the package directions, using vegetable oil and eggs. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

03

Step

Fill each muffin cup approximately 2/3 full with the prepared batter. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

04

Step

Bake according to the cake mix package directions (typically 18 to 21 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. (Bake time: 18-21 minutes)

05

Step

Remove the muffin pans from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely. (Cooling time: 30 minutes)

06

Step

Once cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to carefully cut a plug, about 1 1/2 inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter, from the center of each cupcake. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

07

Step

Fill the opening in each cupcake with about 2 teaspoons of applesauce, or enough to fill the hole. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

08

Step

In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and milk until you achieve a smooth, drizzlable consistency. Add more sugar if the icing is too thin, or more milk if it's too thick. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

09

Step

Drizzle the cinnamon icing over the top of each cupcake, then sprinkle with chopped pecans. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

10

Step

Allow the icing to set before serving. (Set time: 15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter instead of vegetable oil in the cake batter.
Spice up the applesauce filling with a pinch of nutmeg or ginger.
To prevent the cupcakes from sticking, ensure the paper liners are securely placed in the muffin tin.
Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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