CRYSTAL RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Line muffin pan with muffins liners and set aside.
• In a large bowl combine both sugars, baking soda, spices, and salt.
• Add the applesauce and mix well (mixture should be completely smooth).
• Beat in the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
• Add the flour and mix until incorporated. Do not over mix!
• Scoop the batter into the muffin pan filling the cups to the top.
• Bake for 20 – 21 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
• Cool in pan 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack (or large plate if you don't have a rack) to continue cooling.
• Serve warm or cooled completely.

Steps:

• Cream butter and shortening with an electric mixer until well blended.   A stand-alone mixer works best. This is the one I have and LOVE!
• Add the vanilla and mix until blended.   At this point your icing should look like this:
• Gradually add sugar one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Stop in between each cup to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
• The icing will start to get dry, you can gradually add your milk or heavy whipping cream. Keep mixing until everything is fluffy and smooth.  If you would like to color the icing, this is the stage you would do that. Just add the gel coloring and mix on medium speed until well blended.
• You can now place the icing in a bag for piping your cupcakes or ice your cake.