Apple Molasses Cupcake Recipes

APPLE SPICE CUPCAKES WITH SALTED CARAMEL FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Line a second pan with 2 liners - this recipe makes about 14 cupcakes. Set aside.
• Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until smooth then whisk in the vanilla extract and milk. Set aside.
• Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined. The batter will have a few lumps. Fold in the apples.
• Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full with batter. Bake for 21-23 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. A toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean when done. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
• While the cupcakes are cooling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add brown sugar and 2 Tablespoons of heavy cream. Whisk constantly until sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the salt, then stop whisking as mixture begins to simmer. Simmer without stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes. With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat in 2 cups confectioners' sugar and the remaining heavy cream. Slowly add 1/2 - 1 cup more confectioners' sugar until you reach your desired thickness. Add a little cream or milk if you find the frosting too thick. Frost cooled cupcakes and drizzle with salted caramel, if desired.
• Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

APPLE MOLASSES CUPCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• For the cake batter: Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Mix in the granulated sugar, oats and cinnamon. Add the oil, buttermilk and eggs and mix until smooth and completely combined.
• Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake until golden brown and risen, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
• For the apple compote filling: In a small skillet, bring the granulated sugar, cinnamon, apples and 2 tablespoons water to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the apples are soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
• For the oat crumble: In a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, molasses, oil and cinnamon. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake, checking every 2 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool, and then crumble into pieces.
• For the molasses frosting: In a medium mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth and light. Add the confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup at a time and mix until completely combined. Add the molasses and mix.
• To assemble: Remove the center of each cupcake with a paring knife. Fill the center of each with some of the apple compote filling. Frost with the molasses frosting, and sprinkle with the oat crumble. Serve immediately, or store in airtight container for up to 2 days.

GRANDMA'S ONE BOWL MOLASSES APPLESAUCE CAKE

Steps:

• Sift dry ingredients, cut in butter. Stir in molasses, egg, applesauce, raisins.
• Pour into greased and floured 8" square pan. Bake 350 for 40-45 minute.
• Drizzle with glaze when cool.

APPLE PIE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples and brown sugar; cook and stir until apples are tender, 10-12 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely., Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with apple mixture., In a large bowl, combine the 5 frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. If desired, top with apple slices to serve.