Dessert for 20
Applesauce Spice Cupcakes
Moist applesauce cupcakes flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg are baked, cooled, and topped with cream cheese frosting.
$2.69for 4 servings
$0.67 per serving$2.69 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.46 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 recipe cream cheese frosting
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line 20 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the applesauce, then stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, add the powdered sugar and vanilla, then frost the cooled cupcakes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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