Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Apple Pie Cupcakes, where soft, moist cupcakes meet the classic taste of apple pie. Topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, these treats are perfect for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, or a cozy afternoon snack. With their incredible taste and beautiful presentation, these cupcakes will impress everyone at your table. Capture the essence of fall any time of year with this easy-to-follow recipe that even beginner bakers can master.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (for apple topping)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice and sugar; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Fold in the prepared apples evenly into the batter.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with cinnamon frosting made by beating softened butter with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg