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Apple Cupcakes With Cinnamon-marshmallow Frosting Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lor / All my dishes 2 months ago From EatingWell.com Shredded apple replaces some of the oil and keeps the cake moist in these cinnamon-spiked cupcakes. There is a generous amount of fluffy marshmallow frosting to mound or pipe on top for a festive look. Be sure to frost them right... More Prep:60m Cook:20m Servings:12	Lor
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Ingredients

Makes: 12 cupcakes

Total Time: 2 hr 30 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients:

Cupcakes

1-1/2 cups shredded peeled apples

1/2 cup diced dried apples

3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

1/3 cup canola oil

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

3/4 cup cake flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk

NOTE: Any frosting/icing will do.

Frosting

1 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup water

4 teaspoons (equivalent to 2 egg whites) dried egg whites (see Tips), reconstituted according to package directions

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Pinch of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish

Directions

To prepare cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cupcake liners or coat with cooking spray.

Combine shredded and dried apples in a bowl with 3 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside. Beat oil and the remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time until combined. Add vanilla, increase speed to high, and beat for 1 minute.

Whisk whole-wheat flour, cake flour, baking soda, salt, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl.

With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, starting and ending with dry ingredients and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, until just combined. Stir in the reserved apple mixture until just combined. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. (The cups will be full.)

Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before frosting.

To prepare frosting:

Bring 2 inches of water to a simmer in the bottom of a double boiler. Combine 1 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup water in the top of the double boiler. Heat over the simmering water, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Add reconstituted egg whites, cream of tartar, and pinch of salt. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is glossy and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the top pan from the heat and continue beating for 1 minute more to cool. Add vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and beat on low just to combine. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle cinnamon on top, if desired.

Tips

Ingredient note: Dried egg whites are pasteurized, so this product is a wise choice in dishes that call for an uncooked meringue. Look for brands like Just Whites in the baking or natural-foods section of most supermarkets or online at bakerscatalogue.com.

Carb Servings: 1 starch, 2 other carbohydrates, 1 fat. Carbohydrate Servings: 3.

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Comments

dynie 2 months ago said:
Wonderful!

shazam 2 months ago said:
This recipe looks perfect for my sister. I don't have the time but I have a funny feeling that if I print this recipe out, she'll make it and even give me one to try ;)
5 forks from me.

chacha 2 months ago said:
Lovely recipe Lor and I can imagine how flavorful they taste. You've got 5 forks from me.

chefelaine 2 months ago said:
Fantastic!! High FIVE to you, LOR ! :+D

knoxcop 2 months ago said:
LOR! Wow, these sound absolutely divine! I just made an apple cake yesterday, matter of fact, or I'd be whipping these babies up today, LOL. Great post and good to hear from you! --Kn0x--

peetabear 2 months ago said:
Great post... will be playing with this recipe to make GF... five forks

cuzpat 2 months ago said:
Oh YUM!!! high 5

hungrybear 2 months ago said:
I just love cupcake
have to try it

mrsc543 2 months ago said:
These cupcakes sound and look fabulous! Great post! Five forks from me.

m11andrade 2 months ago said:
Wow! This is a gorgeous recipe! My oldest brother is a huge fan of apple cakes, so I collect recipes and make them for him. I know he is going to love this!

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