Caramel Applesauce Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
1 package Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Yellow Cake Mix
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3/4 cup apple juice
1/2 cup applesauce
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Ground cinnamon for garnish
PREPARATION DIRECTIONS
Step 1
HEAT oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
Step 2
For Cupcakes: BEAT cake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple juice, applesauce, eggs and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Divide evenly in prepared muffin cups.
Step 3
BAKE 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 0 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4
For Frosting: COMBINE brown sugar, cream and butter in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Beat in powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Dip tops of cupcakes into warm frosting. Stir frosting occasionally to keep smooth. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Serving Size (1 of 24 cupcakes), Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 45), Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat g), Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 180mg, Total Carbohydrate 30g (Dietary Fiber g, Sugars 22g), Protein 1g, Potassium mg, thiamine mg, Riboflavin mg, niacin mg, Folate mg, Vitamin B6 mg, Vitamin B12 mcg, Vitamin A mg, Vitamin C mg, Vitamin D mg, Calcium mg, Iron mg.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Ensure all recipe ingredients are gluten free by referencing the ingredient labels, as products may vary. If uncertain, contact the ingredient manufacturer.
