Apple Spice Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.

2. 2

   Brown the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter begins to foam and turns a golden brown, emitting a nutty aroma. Take the butter off the heat and allow to cool. Alternatively, you can just melt the butter but you will need to reduce the amount of butter to 1 cup.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, toss the apple with 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, add the eggs, granulated sugar, brown butter, vanilla extract, bourbon and apple sauce. Beat until combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula until just combined. Then fold in the apples.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly into each muffins tin.

8. 8

   Cook for 22-27 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

9. 9

   To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and no lumps remain.

10. 10

    Slowly beat in the powdered sugar about 1 cup at a time. Beat in 1-2 tablespoons cream as needed until the desired sweetness and consistency is reached.

11. 11

    Frost the cupcakes once they’re cooled, and enjoy!