My Page
My Cookbooks
  • Main Cookbook
    Premium Members can have more than one cookbook in this list. They can keep private cookbooks just for organizing their recipes, or share them publicly with friends or the world. Learn more
My Account
Bookmark and Share

Add this recipe to your:

Send this recipe:

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (85g)

Recipe makes 12 servings

Calories 313
Calories from Fat 147 (47%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 16.4g 25%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 27%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53mg 17%
Sodium 235mg 9%
Potassium 48mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 39.3g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%
Sugars 28.5g
Protein 3.0g 6%

detailed view...

how is this calculated?

Autumn Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe #54968 | 45 min | 20 min prep | add private note

By: *Elaine*
Feb 26, 2003

Cupcakes great for picnics, lunch boxes, and afternoon snacks. Easy to prepare and easy to eat, these cupcakes are filled with grated apple and spices toped with a cream cheese frosting. (From Bake and Freeze Desserts by Elinor Klivans)

SERVES 12 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Cupcakes

Frosting

Directions

  1. 1
    For cupcakes: Position rack in the middle of the oven-- preheat to 350* (F).
  2. 2
    Line 12 medium muffin tins with paper lining.
  3. 3
    Put grated apple in small bowl and stir with brandy.
  4. 4
    Put flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in large mixing bowl.
  5. 5
    Mix on low speed to combine ingredients.
  6. 6
    Mix in eggs, oil, vanilla, and apple mixture.
  7. 7
    Divide the batter between the 12 muffin tins, about 3 Tbsp.
  8. 8
    batter each.
  9. 9
    Bake 23-25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  10. 10
    **Turnmuffin tins about 12 minutes into baking time to ensure cupcakes bake evenly** Cool cupcakes 5 minutes in pan.
  11. 11
    Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
  12. 12
    For frosting: Put butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in mixing bowl; beat on medium speed for about 1 minute until mixture is blended and smooth.
  13. 13
    Decrease the speed to low, and gradually beat in powdered sugar.
  14. 14
    Beat until frosting is smooth.
  15. 15
    Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes.

Questions about this recipe?

Spot an error in this recipe?

Featured Reviews for This Recipe

From: sadielady

On Nov 2, 2009

We thought these cupcakes were good, but not great. They weren't as moist as other apple cupcakes I've made and the flavour was a bit bland. I added a cinnamon/sugar swirl in the middle of the cupcake but even that didn't seem to boost the flavour. There was a bit of an off-putting aftertaste from something, possibly the baking soda. A single recipe only yielded 9 cupcakes. I usually have great success with Elinor Klivan's recipes, but these are a no-repeat for me.

0 people found this review helpful

  • Was this review helpful to you? YES | NO
  • From: Natalia 3

    On Feb 19, 2005

    These are very good. Thanks for making the directions so easy to follow. I topped them with some chopped almonds and served them for my husband's birthday. Everyone enjoyed them. Next time I will use Audrey's Honey Cream Cheese Frosting (#81888) and throw some cranberries into the batter. Mmmmmm

    0 people found this review helpful

  • Was this review helpful to you? YES | NO
  • From: mianbao

    On Nov 1, 2003

    I'm so lucky! This recipe transformed my one leftover apple that nobody wanted into 12 delicious, moist spicy cupcakes with a sweet-tart frosting. I followed the recipe exactly as to ingredients and amounts, and found it very easy. There did seem to be a little more frosting than absolutely necessary, but I'm not complaining. Thank you for the recipe. I'll make these again.

    1 person found this review helpful

  • Was this review helpful to you? YES | NO
  • Read all 3 reviews

    Sister Sites: Food Network | HGTV | HGTVPro | DIY | Fine Living | Great American Country | FrontDoor.com Real Estate | Ecologue

    Comparison Shop for Kitchen Appliances & Utensils at Shopzilla & BizRate

    © 2009 Scripps Networks, Inc. All rights reserved