I made these for a party tonight, and they're fantastic! So sweet and yummy. I just had to share!
Spiced Applesauce Cupcakes
Cupcakes:
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup unsweetened applesauce, divided
1 cup sugar
2 egg whites, or 1/4 cup Egg Beaters
1 cup finely chopped pecan (optional, I omitted)
Apple Glaze:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
About 5 teaspoons apple juice
1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt until very well combined; set aside.
2. In another bowl, beat margarine, sugar, and 1/4 cup applesauce until creamy; add egg whites and beat until fluffy.
3. Stir in remaining 1 cup of applesauce.
4. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended; stir in nuts (if using).
5. Spoon batter into paper-lined or well-greased 2 1/2-inch muffin pans, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake in a 350° oven until tops spring back when lightly touched (20-25 min).
7. Let cool in pans on wire racks for about 5 minutes.
8. Prepare Apple Glaze, carefully remove cupcakes, place on racks and brush with glaze.
9. Apple Glaze: mix powdered sugar and apple juice until smoothly blended and of a good brushing consistency.
Adapted from a recipe by Hey Jude on www.recipezaar.com
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