Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Marshmallow Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

• Cupcakes:
• 1 1/2 cups shredded peeled apples
• 1/2 cup diced dried apples
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, plus 3/4 cup, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
• Frosting:
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 teaspoons dried egg whites, reconstituted according to package directions (equivalent to 2 egg whites)
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish