August 8, 2011

Frosted Apricot Cupcakes

Pies, Cakes & Tarts

Prep time:

15 minutes

Cooking time:

20 minutes

“Instead of purchasing premixed apple pie spice, you can save money by using spices you already have on hand. Simply combine 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon with 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg.”

Ingredients

Serves 12

1 (9-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 egg
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons apricot nectar, divided
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons apricot preserves

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 12 muffin cups. Combine cake mix and apple pie spice in a large bowl. Add egg and 1/2 cup apricot nectar. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes.
2
Pour batter into muffin cups, filling about two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely.
3
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining apricot nectar; beat until fluffy.
4
Spread icing over cooled cupcakes. Top each cupcake with 1 teaspoon apricot preserves.

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Cookin' xpress!

If you are in a hurry and do not have time to run out for apricot nectar, you can always use thawed orange juice concentrate to create an equally delicious last-minute dessert.

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Easy Greek Steak with Spinach

You can prepare a delicious and delectable entrée for less money if you purchase flank steak instead of the strip called for. Slice it thinly and marinate for 1 hour or more for the tenderest results.

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