Apple Butter Cupcakes

Kristina Nieves

Sweet and moist. A perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or any fall occasion.

ingredients

Cupcakes

1 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup apple butter
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 5-oz can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk

Penuche Frosting

1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

directions

Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350°. In small mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, soda & salt; set aside. In medium mixing bowl beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Beat in apple butter & vanilla. Stir lemon juice into milk (mixture will curdle). Add flour mixture & milk mixture alternately to apple butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Grease muffin cups or line w/paper bake cups; fill 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 min. or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks. If desired, frost with Penuche Frosting.

Penuche Frosting

In small saucepan melt butter; stir in brown sugar. Cook & stir until bubbly. Remove from heat. Add milk and stir until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat by hand until of spreading consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes immediately. If frosting thickens, stir in hot water, a few drops at a time until of spreading consistency again.

Source: Kristina Nieves