SPICED COCOA CUPCAKES

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To me, a good cup of hot spiced cocoa is heavenly, and that's what these chocolate cupcakes remind me of. The drizzled desserts are a budget-friendly finish for any meal. -Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
3/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, applesauce and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the cranberries. , Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Monirhosain Monirhosain
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These cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're moist, flavorful, and have just the right amount of sweetness.


Yuki _ao3
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I love the chocolate frosting on these cupcakes. It's so rich and creamy.


Fredi Mavvi
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Jamshed Jamil
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I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, but these were really good. The spices in the cocoa gave them a unique and delicious flavor.


M Rahim Khan
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These cupcakes were amazing! I made them for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Delices Mbuyamba
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I thought these cupcakes were just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the frosting was too sweet for my taste.


Eric Ray
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked them. Otherwise, they were still pretty good.


Ria Schultz
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of spices in these cupcakes, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were very tasty and the spices were not overpowering.


Teresa Hawthorne
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These cupcakes are delicious! The frosting is especially creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Wildon Zoey
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I love the unique flavor of these cupcakes. The spices in the cocoa really make them stand out. I also appreciate that the recipe is easy to follow.


Zia Uddin Faruk
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


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