Apple Pie Cupcakes
Apple pie cupcakes bring the comforting flavors of a classic dessert into delightful individual treats. Each moist cupcake is filled with spiced apple chunks and topped with creamy buttercream frosting, making them perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive celebrations. Enjoy the warmth and nostalgia of apple pie in a fun, bite-sized form!
- 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 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup milk
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Toss diced apples with brown sugar in a separate bowl.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a scoop of apple filling, then top with more batter until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg