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Spice Cake Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delightful spice cake cupcakes with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup whole milk (room temperature)

Frosting

  • 1 cup block cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (oom temperature)
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
  • 2 teaspoons maple flavoring
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugars, then add eggs, vanilla, applesauce, and milk; combine well.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until smooth.
  • Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool before frosting.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes, Spice