Apple Cheddar Cupcakes with Jalapeno-Apple Filling topped with Vanilla Butter Frosting
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup applesauce
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1 cup peeled and diced apples
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Crumble Topping, recipe follows
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Vanilla Butter Frosting, recipe follows
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Jalapeno-Apple Filling, recipe follows
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Cheddar flavored potato chips, crushed
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Crumble Topping
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
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Vanilla Butter Frosting
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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4 to 5 tablespoons sour cream
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Jalapeno-Apple Filling
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3 to 4 apples, peeled and finely chopped
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch, if needed
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1 to 2 teaspoons seeded and finely diced jalapeno
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