Apple & Spice Cupcakes

It feels like I haven't made cupcakes in a while so I thought I'd bake these for you to help you recover from your chocolate egg hangover.

They are very quick and easy and they have apple in them...surely that must be a good thing.

Apple & Spice Cupcakes
(makes 12 large cupcakes)
conversions

ingredients
  • 1 medium apple
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 100g butter, softened
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 175g self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
method
  • preheat oven at 180C or 160C using fan oven* and line cupcake tin with papers
  • peel and core apple and dice finely, place in bowl, pour lemon juice over apple and add maple syrup, set aside
  • with an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until pale, add eggs one at a time and mix well
  • sift in flour and spices and continue mixing just until combined
  • add apple mixture and fold through
  • spoon into cupcake papers, about 3/4 full and bake for about 25 minutes until lightly golden and tested with a skewer

They can be left un-iced and still be enjoyed, or you can ice with a vanilla butter cream or a cream cheese frosting

Vanilla Buttercream

ingredients
  • 100g butter, softened
  • 2 cups icing mixture
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
method
  • using an electric mixer beat butter until smooth, add 1 cup of sugar, milk and vanilla and continue mixing
  • add remaining sugar and lemon juice and beat for a further 5 minutes until fluffy
  • if it's not thick enough add some more sugar, if it's too thick add a touch of milk

* when using a fan forced oven, temperature needs to be lowered by 20 degrees

Hope you enjoy your day ♥
✗ ♥

Comments

  1. Sophia - Red Lotus Jewellery7 April 2010 at 07:58

    oh yum! could have one now might help my insomnia (thats my excuse anyway LOL!)

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  2. Pinecone Camp7 April 2010 at 08:11

    those look spectacular! thanks for the recipe.
    I really love your blog...I'm glad we "met" each other. Now to become your newest follower. Have a great day!

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  3. Rosie7 April 2010 at 10:31

    mmmmm.....these look wonderful...(as is this sweet little site) I think I might have to mix up a batch...I have add an image from your page, as a link to my site...did I miss your actual button? ...please for give...it's cute, but I would like your name on it.Enjoy your day...Rosie

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  4. ~*~ saskia ~*~7 April 2010 at 12:07

    Oh my, these sweeties look just perfect, perfect! I adore your last picture, Cathie. Enjoy your deliciousness and your day!! xo

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  5. One Flew Over7 April 2010 at 12:11

    Yummo Cathie!

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  6. Ange7 April 2010 at 12:39

    Hmmm - an apple to get over the Egg fest must surely, surely be good!!

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  7. Marisol7 April 2010 at 13:14

    OOOoo must try, hopefully the icing comes out, I made cupcakes last Friday and the icing was super runny! eek! But I think its time to have another go ;)

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  8. Chasing Purple Dreams7 April 2010 at 13:56

    Such beautiful photos as usual, thanks for the little treat for my eyes this morning. I’m sure they are tasty, but I don’t need to treat my thighs at the moment, so I shall refrain from trying to make them myself!

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  9. Meghan7 April 2010 at 14:44

    Oh my word! I love cupcakes!!! These photos make me happy:)

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  10. CurlyPops7 April 2010 at 15:27

    Mmmm those are simple enough for even ME to make!

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  11. Penny7 April 2010 at 16:34

    Yum! I like the little gold sprinkles on top!

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  12. Amy7 April 2010 at 18:15

    yummo.
    printed and on the bench for later today.
    thanks so much Cathie!
    xx Amy

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  13. trishie7 April 2010 at 19:11

    Looks so beautiful and yum!
    I love all desserts with apple in them.

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  14. katie lauren8 April 2010 at 03:36

    love your blog Cathie - its absolutely delicious! It will definitely be my baking inspiration! Thanks for visiting mine :)

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  15. Steph8 April 2010 at 03:44

    I wish I could reach into my computer right now. Oh. cream cheese frosting! Does it get any better. They love delish!! Hope all is well :)

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  16. Kate8 April 2010 at 04:35

    Yay! We have lots of ugly apples that are begging to be made ointo cupcakes. I hope you are smiling Miss Cathie. XX

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  17. Libbie8 April 2010 at 13:28

    They look heavenly! I think I need a bite! And they are probably healthy with apples in them :) I am sticking to that excuse :)

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  18. koralee8 April 2010 at 15:55

    These are so cute...and do sound amazing...next cupcake batch these will be the ones...thank you so much for sharing.
    Also I am sending you a hug for your sweet caring comment you left me concerning my daughters migraines...it is hard for me to know what to do as I have never suffered.. she does like dark rooms..no noise and cold ice pack...but your suggestion about the hot shower water is a great one... Thanks for your kindess. xoxoxo

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  19. Catherine8 April 2010 at 18:06

    Gosh Cathie ~ you must be the busiest gal ~ always making such lovely goodness! Your food always looks like lots of love has gone into it ~ the best ingredient of all I am thinking! :)

    Have a wonderful day!
    xo Catherine

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  20. Duchess of Tea10 April 2010 at 00:47

    This has all my favourite ingredients, therefore, it must be good, I might just try them this weekend. Enjoy your weekend darling.

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess

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  21. recklessbliss13 April 2010 at 23:22

    I tried these and they were so delicious! Thanks for the tasty recipe, I will be repeating over and over for sure. I would love for you to stop by my blog if you get the chance. God bless!

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