Thursday, November 10, 2011

Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes, with Maple Frosting!



Cinnamon-Caramel Cupcakes

Preheat Oven to 375.
{makes 9 cupcakes}

3/4 cup of Almond Flour.
3 Tbsp. Tapioca Flour.
1 Tbsp. Coconut Flour.
(or, just 2 Tbsp. of Coconut Flour instead of the above two)
3 Eggs.
1/3 cup of Homemade Applesauce.
1 tsp. Cinnamon.
tiny pinch of Ginger.
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda.

Mix all dry Ingredients.
Whisk Eggs.  Whisk in Applesauce.
Combine.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes.


Maple Frosting.
1/2 cup of Sifted Powdered Sugar, plus more as needed.
{Whole Foods 365 Brand is made without cornstarch!!}
1/4 cup of Palm Shortening.
1-2 Tbsp. of Maple Syrup.


Whisk palm shortening until fluffy and light, slowly add in powdered sugar and the maple syrup....add more sugar or syrup as needed until its a perfect consistency.
Enjoy!