Description
Apple Pie Cupcakes offer a delightful twist on a classic dessert favorite. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes are filled with gooey apple filling and topped with creamy cinnamon-infused frosting, delivering all the comforting flavors of traditional apple pie in an easy-to-share treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends with their warm aroma and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by milk; mix until combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently into the batter.
- Fill each liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped pecans or walnuts. Swap apples for Honeycrisp or Fuji for a different flavor profile. Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.