Apple Pie Cupcakes
Apple Pie Cupcakes offer a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining the warm, comforting flavors of apple pie with the fun of a cupcake. Each bite features a moist cake filled with spiced apples and topped with creamy frosting, making them perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive celebrations. Enjoy the essence of fall in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time while mixing.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients along with milk and vanilla until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples coated in cinnamon sugar.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg