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Vanilla Hanukkah Cupcakes

Vanilla Hanukkah Cupcakes

These vanilla Hanukkah cupcakes are a very simple and easy recipe. The cupcakes always come out so delicious and everyone loves when I serve them. Great for year round. Just change the cupcake liners and sprinkles. Leave them plain, the cupcakes are perfect as is too. Enjoy!

Many, many years ago, more than 35 years ago! When I was growing up in our town on Long Island, one of our neighbors had a huge combination Christmas and Hanukkah party each year.

They always had the biggest and brightest tree and the largest menorah with the prettiest colored candles.

The food was so good. I can still remember most of her dishes.

The one dessert that always stood out to me was her vanilla cupcakes with a fluffy frosting. I loved them.

Since I was the baker in the family (even back then) I asked my neighbor if she would give me the recipe. She was so happy to share it.

I still have the recipe and over the years have made those incredible cupcakes for friends and family.

A few years ago when my blog was brand new, I found the recipe in an old recipe box. These were posted back then and every year around this time, I make sure to post this recipe again. 

So, we are in the holiday season once again and here’s the easy recipe of those delicious cupcakes with all the wonderful memories that come along with them.

I think they taste almost the same as my family and I remember from all those years ago. 

Give this easy recipe a try .

By the way, this is a very easy recipe to make any time of year with your favorite frosting.  Happy Holidays to you all!

 

 

 

Vanilla Hanukkah Cupcakes

Makes 12 frosted cupcakes

 

 

What you’ll need to make a batch of these delicious vanilla Hanukkah cupcakes…

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup baby applesauce, or regular unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt

Frosting:

  • 6 to 8 tablespoons marshmallow fluff, or any vanilla frosting of choice, like prepared frosting in a tub, I like the fluffy version
  • assorted sprinkles and or nonpareils 

 

Here’s how to make these yummy cupcakes…

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line a 12 cup muffin pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter, sugar, egg and egg white, water, and vanilla extract with a wire whisk.
  3. Add the dry ingredients and switch over to a rubber spatula to make sure all the flour is well incorporated.
  4. Now using a hand held mixer, beat for about 2 minutes or until nice and fluffy. Place in fridge for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the batter into a large glass measuring cup with a spout for easy filling. (The batter will be thin)
  6. You will have just the right amount to fill 12 cups about 3/4 the way up.
  7. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan half way through.
  8. When the tops look lightly browned and they spring back the cupcakes are done. You can test them with a toothpick, Should be dry crumbs or no crumbs.
  9. Let cool completely on wire rack.
  10. Take 1/2 tablespoon of the fluff or prepared frosting and dollop on each cupcake. Sprinkle with your choice of topping and enjoy!

Here’s a few more recipes to enjoy during the holiday season…

Baked Potato Latkes (Pancakes)

White Chocolate Oatmeal Christmas Cookies

Sparkling Cranberry Crush Cocktail 

 

My Josh when he was 6 years old. He’s now 17 and over 6 feet tall!

 

Print recipe below..

Vanilla Hanukkah Cupcakes

These vanilla Hanukkah cupcakes are a very simple and easy recipe. The cupcakes always come out so delicious and everyone loves when I serve them. Great for year round. Just change the cupcake liners and sprinkles. Leave them plain, the cupcakes are perfect as is too. Enjoy!

Course Dessert, Hanukkah Dessert, Holiday Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Jewish
Keyword Chanukah, cupcakes, Hanukkah, Hanukkah Cupcakes, Hanukkah Foods, Hanukkah Recipes, holiday desserts, holiday recipes, Vanilla Cupcakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter or margarine, melted and cooled.
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup baby applesauce, or regular unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea or kosher salt

Frosting

  • 6 to 8 tablespoons marshmallow fluff or prepared vanilla frosting I like the fluffy kind in a tub
  • assorted sprinkles and nonpareils of choice

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line a 12 cup muffin pan with cupcake liners and set aside.

    2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter, sugar, egg and egg white, water, and vanilla extract with a wire whisk. Add the dry ingredients and switch over to a rubber spatula to make sure all the flour is well incorporated.

    3. Now using a hand held mixer, beat for about 2 minutes or until nice and fluffy. Place in fridge for 5 minutes. Pour the batter into a large glass measuring cup with a spout for easy filling. (The batter will be thin)You will have just the right amount to fill 12 cups about 3/4 the way up.

    4. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan half way through. When the tops look lightly browned and they spring back the cupcakes are done. You can test them with a toothpick, Should be dry crumbs or no crumbs. Let cool completely on wire rack.

    5. Take 1/2 tablespoon of the fluff or prepared frosting and dollop on each cupcake. Decorate with your choice of sprinkles and enjoy!

 

 

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