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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/4 Cup Low Fat Milk
- Butter Cream Frosting (makes about 1 cup)
- 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
- 4 Tbsp Butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Preparation
Step 1
. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In the bowl of a standing mixer, or using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla mixing to combine.
5. Slowly add half of the flour mixture and then some of the milk and apple sauce until just combined. Then add the remaining flour, milk and apple sauce, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the ice cream cones, filling them just to the top of the cone. Place on a baking sheet and carefully place in the oven.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
8. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before frosting.
Frosting:
1. Place the cream cheese and butter in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat for 1 minute, or until frosting is smooth and creamy.
3. Spread the frosting on the cupcakes, decorate, and serve.