Showing posts with label apple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apple. Show all posts

Monday, February 7, 2011

the BEST apple cupcakes EVER!!

This has got to be the best apple cupcake I have ever tried. I've done various frostings and glazes on this cupcake including maple cream cheese and a candy caramel glaze. I bet cinnamon cream cheese would be delicious as well. This recipe is all from scratch. No box mix involved! I promise, these cupcakes, no matter what frosting you put on them, will be gone before you realise what happened.

1 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 rome apples (about 1 pound), peeled and shredded

Shred the apple instead of chopping it for even distribution in the batter and to keep the cupcakes moist.

Arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350°. Line a cupcake pan with baking liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Whisk in the oil and vanilla. Stir into the flour mixture until just combined; stir in the apples. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan until almost full. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.