APPLESAUCE Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Name: APPLESAUCE Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups water; 2 cups granulated sugar; 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup North Coast Organic APPLESAUCE; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, to retain some richness); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 large eggs (room temperature)

APPLESAUCE Chocolate Cupcakes

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: APPLESAUCE recipes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup North Coast Organic APPLESAUCE
2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, to retain some richness)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs room temperature

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners
Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter (if using). Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the water,sugar, North Coast Organic APPLESAUCE, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until combined.
Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Tips:

If you want extra apple flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of cinnamon or even a bit of grated apple to the batter.
For a healthier version, you can substitute more of the fat with applesauce, but some butter/oil is recommended for the best texture.

APPLESAUCE Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

APPLESAUCE Chocolate Cupcakes

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