How to Make Applesauce-Filled Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Applesauce-filled cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic cupcake. These moist and fluffy treats are filled with a sweet and tangy applesauce filling, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to impress your guests at a dinner party or simply satisfy your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

One of the best things about these cupcakes is that they are incredibly versatile. You can enjoy them as a simple snack, a sweet treat with your m...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup Mott's® Natural Applesauce
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons milk, or as needed
  • Chopped pecans for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or to temperature indicated on cake mix package. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Pour cake mix into bowl and add 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Prepare cake batter (with vegetable oil and eggs) according to package directions.
  • Fill muffin cups 2/3 full, and bake according to package directions (typically 18 to 21 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Remove muffin pans from the oven, and allow to cool.
  • Cut a plug about 1-1/2" inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter out of the center of each cupcake. Fill the opening with about 2 teaspoons applesauce or enough to fill hole.
  • Beat together the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and milk until mixture can be drizzled. If too thin, add more sugar; if too thick, add more milk. Drizzle icing over top of cupcake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Allow icing to dry before serving.
  • Nutrition

    140 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 25mg