Walnut Applesauce Cupcakes
Who loves applesauce? I love applesauce! This simple yet hearty recipe will appeal to the applesauce-loving kid in all of us! I normally don't change recipes but for this one I added brown sugar instead of white to give it small but healthier touch. Be careful not to overmix and dry the batter out. If you are like me you may be tempted to fill the liners to make more full cupcakes but trust me you won't need to. The rise on these is perfect. I enjoyed the smell of these as they baked! Smells like the holidays in your oven. I would definitely recommend these for holiday parties or meals. I made a cream cheese applesauce frosting to top these and let me tell you about slap yo mama good. The perfect treat for the most wonderful time of the year!
Servings:
24
yield(s)
Prep Time:
30
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Cook Time:
30
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Total Time:
60
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Ingredients
-
cup
walnuts
(117g)
-
1/2
cup
shortening
(125g)
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11/2
cup
sugar
(200g)
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2
eggs
(114g)
-
2 1/4
cup
ap flour
(281g)
-
1
tbsp
ground cocoa
(7g)
-
1 1/2
tsp
baking soda
(1g)
-
1
tsp
salt
(5g)
-
1/2
tsp
cinnamon
(1g)
-
1/4
tsp
nutmeg
(1g)
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1 1/4
cup
applesauce
(264g)
Instructions
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Cream shortening and sugar
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Beat in eggs one and a time until light and fluffy
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Sift dry ingredients and sift again. blend into creamed mixture alternately with applesauce. stir in walnuts
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Spoon into prepared baking cups 2/3 the way full
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Bake at 350 for 30 mins, cool top with a swirl of frosting and a walnut half