{cupcake friday} Apple Cupcakes

makes 24 cupcakes

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

8 tablespoons unsalted vegan butter, softened

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups coarsely shredded apples

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line two standard cupcake tins with paper liners.

2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar on medium- high speed until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Mix in eggs and vanilla.

4. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until well combined. Mix in apples.

5. Fill lined cups halfway with batter, and bake until tops are springy to the touch, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from tins; let cool on a wire rack.

6. When completely cool, frost and decorate as desired.