Apple Pie Cupcakes
These Apple Pie Cupcakes combine fluffy spiced cupcakes with a warm cinnamon-apple filling, topped with whipped frosting for the perfect fall dessert fusion.
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk room temperature
Apple Filling
- 2 apples peeled and finely diced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter for sautéing
Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream or frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until combined.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Spoon batter into liners, filling 2/3 full. Bake 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the filling: sauté apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until soft.
- Cool cupcakes completely. Use a small spoon to scoop out centers and fill with apple mixture.
- Top with whipped cream or frosting and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
These cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving. Add a caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 40g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 28g
- Added Sugars: 20g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 8% Daily Value
- Vitamin C: 2% Daily Value