Description
These Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on traditional apple pie, combining moist vanilla cupcakes with a gooey apple pie filling and a sweet, creamy frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a special treat any time of year!
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Apple Pie Filling:
- 2 apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mix until combined. Bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Make the Apple Pie Filling: Cook apples, butter, sugar, and cinnamon until softened. Add cornstarch slurry, cook until thickened. Let cool.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat butter until smooth, add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the Cupcakes: Hollow out the center of each cupcake, fill with apple pie filling, then frost. Garnish with cinnamon or apple slice if desired.
Notes
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples are recommended.
- Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored chilled; bring to room temp before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
