In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. Set aside.

In a food processor or blender, combine the apples, milk and vanilla extract. Pulse until well pureed. Push the mixture through a sieve into a small bowl. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar and butter on medium-high, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time until well combined.

Turn the mixer to low. Add a third of the flour mixture and then half of the apple mixture. Alternate adding the ingredients, ending and starting with the flour.

Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin pans. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each muffin comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack before eating.