Name: Apple Spice Cupcakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 package spice cake mix (regular size) -; 1-1/4 cups water -; 3 eggs -; 1/3 cup applesauce -; Frosting: -; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened -; 1/4 cup butter, softened -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 4 cups confectioners' sugar -; Red paste or liquid food coloring -; 24 pieces black licorice (3/4 inch) -; 12 green spice gumdrops -

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Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Apple Spice Cupcakes

1. 1 package spice cake mix (regular size) -

2. 1-1/4 cups water -

3. 3 eggs -

4. 1/3 cup applesauce -

5. Frosting: -

6. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened -

7. 1/4 cup butter, softened -

8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

9. 4 cups confectioners' sugar -

10. Red paste or liquid food coloring -

11. 24 pieces black licorice (3/4 inch) -

12. 12 green spice gumdrops -

How to cook deliciously - Apple Spice Cupcakes

1. Stage

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, eggs and applesauce on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.

2. Stage

Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

3. Stage

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in food coloring.

4. Stage

Frost tops of cupcakes. Insert licorice into centers for apple stems. Cut gumdrops in half; flatten and pinch to form leaves. Place one leaf next to each stem.