Description
Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of classic apple pie flavors and the convenience of cupcakes. These tender treats feature spiced apples nestled in a soft cupcake, topped with a light and fluffy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any gathering, from cozy family dinners to festive celebrations, these cupcakes deliver all the comforting vibes of traditional apple pie in a portable form. Easy to make even for novice bakers, this recipe will surely become a favorite for satisfying your sweet tooth during the fall season or any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream (for frosting)
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with sugar, lemon juice, and spices until tender. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; then add eggs one at a time, followed by milk and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter, add a spoonful of apple filling, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with sugar before gradually adding heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg