I know, I know... Here it is the end of the third week of the new year and I have yet to share with you a new recipe. There is a reason for that. I have not really been meeting my goal (not resolution) for the new year. Today we are going to my parents house for dinner so I am bringing the dessert. I have several Christmas oranges still around so I looked for a use for them. I came up with Orange Applesauce Cupcakes from The Taste of Home Baking Book. I will share my recipe with you. I substitute I Can't Believe It Not Butter for the real butter and Splenda makes a brown sugar blend that I am sure you could try for this recipe. That is if you are on a New Year's Health Plan. I would probably leave off the icing in that case as well. Or better yet, make them following the recipe, eat healthy, exercise and enjoy a small portion of a yummy sweet treat every now and then. Moderation is the best plan. I digress...
Orange Applesauce Cupcakes
Prep: 20 min
Bake: 20 min + cooling
Yield: 1 dozen
6 T butter, softened
1 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1 t vanilla extract
1 t grated orange peel
1 c all purpose flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/4 t baking powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 t grated orange peel
2-4 t orange juice
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in the applesauce, vanilla, and orange peel. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Stir in the pecans.
Fill paper lied muffin cups half full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely.
For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat butter and confections' sugar. Add orange peel and enough orange juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.
I am currently at the completely cool phase and am getting ready to move on to the icing phase. If you like this recipe let me know. Happy Cooking.
1 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1 t vanilla extract
1 t grated orange peel
1 c all purpose flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/4 t baking powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 t grated orange peel
2-4 t orange juice
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in the applesauce, vanilla, and orange peel. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Stir in the pecans.
Fill paper lied muffin cups half full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely.
For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat butter and confections' sugar. Add orange peel and enough orange juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.
I am currently at the completely cool phase and am getting ready to move on to the icing phase. If you like this recipe let me know. Happy Cooking.
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