Spiced Cocoa Cupcakes

Vegetarian
Spiced Cocoa Cupcakes
35 min.
12
211kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Spiced Cocoa Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of warm spices, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also vegetarian-friendly, making them a great option for everyone to enjoy. With just 35 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch of 12 scrumptious cupcakes that are sure to impress your family and friends.

The secret to their moist texture lies in the combination of applesauce and melted butter, which keeps each bite tender and flavorful. The addition of dried cranberries adds a delightful tartness that perfectly balances the sweetness of the confectioners' sugar drizzle. Each cupcake is infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, elevating the classic chocolate experience to a whole new level.

Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, these Spiced Cocoa Cupcakes are the ideal dessert. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch as they disappear in no time! So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible cupcakes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup apple sauce 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder 
  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 4.5 teaspoons milk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, applesauce and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the cranberries.
  2. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
  3. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth.
  5. Drizzle over cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories211kcal
Protein4.69%
Fat19.59%
Carbs75.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.67
Glycemic Load
17.4
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.8630435136349%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.27mg
Epicatechin
4.34mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:210.54kcal
10.53%
Fat:4.77g
7.34%
Saturated Fat:2.77g
17.29%
Carbohydrates:41.47g
13.82%
Net Carbohydrates:39.92g
14.51%
Sugar:27.55g
30.61%
Cholesterol:24.03mg
8.01%
Sodium:154.76mg
6.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.12mg
1.37%
Protein:2.57g
5.14%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.16%
Selenium:6.98µg
9.96%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.77%
Folate:31.52µg
7.88%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.63%
Fiber:1.55g
6.2%
Iron:1.11mg
6.17%
Copper:0.1mg
5.13%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.05%
Phosphorus:41.6mg
4.16%
Magnesium:13.9mg
3.47%
Vitamin A:145.61IU
2.91%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.03%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.94%
Potassium:67.5mg
1.93%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.59%
Calcium:11.95mg
1.19%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.13%