Adorable Applesauce Cupcakes

Dairy Free
Adorable Applesauce Cupcakes
85 min.
24
193kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of baking with our Adorable Applesauce Cupcakes! These charming treats are not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously moist dessert that everyone will love. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or simply a sweet treat at home, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles to faces of all ages.

What makes these cupcakes truly special is their dairy-free nature, allowing those with dietary restrictions to enjoy a scrumptious dessert without compromise. The combination of unsweetened applesauce and apple juice infuses each bite with a natural sweetness and a hint of fruity flavor, while the warm notes of cinnamon add a cozy touch that evokes the essence of fall.

With a playful presentation featuring pretzel stems and gumdrop leaves, these cupcakes are as fun to decorate as they are to eat. Whether you're baking with kids or impressing guests at a gathering, the whimsical design and vibrant colors will make these cupcakes the star of the show. Plus, they are easy to make, taking just 85 minutes from start to finish, and yield 24 delightful servings!

So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get ready to create a batch of Adorable Applesauce Cupcakes that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also spark joy and creativity in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup apple juice 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon purple gel food coloring red
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 16  gumdrops 
  • 12  pretzel sticks thin
  • 0.3 cup apple sauce unsweetened
  • container vanilla frosting 
  • box cake mix yellow
  • 12  pumpkin candies and gummy worms cut in half, if desired

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  4. Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool in pans 10 minutes; carefully remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Stir paste food color into frosting in container.
  6. Spread frosting over cupcakes.
  7. To decorate cupcakes, poke 1 pretzel piece into each cupcake for stem.
  8. Cut each gumdrop leaf into 3 slices. Poke 2 gumdrop leaves into top of each cupcake on either side of pretzel stem. Poke half of gummy worm into each cupcake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories193kcal
Protein4.02%
Fat19.8%
Carbs76.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.41
Glycemic Load
6.65
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.6330435120541%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.55mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:192.89kcal
9.64%
Fat:4.26g
6.56%
Saturated Fat:1.1g
6.85%
Carbohydrates:36.9g
12.3%
Net Carbohydrates:36.55g
13.29%
Sugar:25.17g
27.96%
Cholesterol:20.46mg
6.82%
Sodium:206.09mg
8.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.95g
3.89%
Phosphorus:82.22mg
8.22%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.02%
Calcium:50.38mg
5.04%
Folate:19.36µg
4.84%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.84%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.73%
Selenium:2.39µg
3.41%
Iron:0.61mg
3.39%
Vitamin K:3.18µg
3.03%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.95%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.84%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.8%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.43%
Fiber:0.34g
1.37%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.17%
Copper:0.02mg
1.1%
Potassium:35.4mg
1.01%