These Apple Pie Cupcakes combine the classic flavors of apple pie in a delightful cupcake form, making them a perfect addition to your fall baking and Thanksgiving baking repertoire. With a moist apple-infused cupcake base and a buttery cinnamon frosting, they are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for those looking to impress with bakery recipes or sweet desserts that are easy to make at home.

Delicious Apple Pie Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a tender apple-flavored cake filled with spiced apple chunks, topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes, making it a great choice for gatherings or holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
• For the frosting:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Make the Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
8. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the cinnamon frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
9. Serve: Enjoy your delicious Apple Pie Cupcakes as a delightful dessert for any occasion!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 cupcakes
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 38g