Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cups oat flour (certified gluten-free) or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Pinch of cloves
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (or coconut oil/dairy-free butter alternative)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1–2 tbsp apple cider, milk, or additional water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a small bowl.
- In a larger bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add applesauce, apple cider, vanilla, and eggs; mix until combined.
- Fold dry mixture into wet ingredients gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cupcake pan.
- Fill liners with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- For frosting, blend softened butter with apple cider and spices.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg