Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g), softened
- Sugar: 1 3/4 cups (350g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Applesauce: 1 cup (250g)
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes at 350°F (175°C)
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter to about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, make the applesauce filling. In a small saucepan, simmer applesauce until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- When cupcakes are cool, use a paring knife to cut a small circle in the top of each cupcake. Fill the hole with applesauce filling.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender cupcakes
- Sweet and flavorful applesauce filling
- American-style treat
User Comments:
- "These cupcakes were amazing! The applesauce filling was the perfect addition."
- "I loved the combination of spices in the batter. It gave the cupcakes a really unique flavor."
- "So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making these again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overfill cupcake liners, as the cupcakes will rise during baking.
- If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup (240ml) of milk. Let sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To make the applesauce filling ahead of time, simply refrigerate for up to 3 days. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until warmed through, before filling the cupcakes.
