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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic apple pie, featuring warm flavors of apples and cinnamon in a fun cupcake form, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 4 small tart apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 30 g brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 50 g water
Cupcake Base
  • 185 g cake flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 115 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 150 g milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 60 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 125 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 75 g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Method
 

Apple Filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and water. Cook over medium heat until the apples soften and the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two, until just combined.
Assemble the Cupcakes
  1. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter.
  2. Add a spoonful of the apple filling on top, then cover with more batter until filled about 2/3 of the way.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let them cool completely.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  3. Mix until fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes
  1. Once the cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread the frosting on top.
  2. You can even drizzle some leftover apple filling over the frosting for a lovely touch.

Notes

Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the cupcakes (without frosting) for up to one month. Just thaw them in the fridge before serving. Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a more complex flavor and ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.