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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Delicious Apple Pie Cupcakes to Brighten Your Day

These Apple Pie Cupcakes blend comfort food with fun, featuring a moist apple-studded base and creamy cinnamon frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 2 cups Diced apples adds natural sweetness and moisture
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice enhances flavor and prevents browning
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar balances tartness of apples
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour creates structure for fluffy cupcakes
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder gives lovely rise
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda works with acidic ingredients
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon brings warm spice
  • ½ cup Softened butter provides richness
  • 2 large Eggs binds ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract adds sweetness
  • ½ cup Buttermilk adds moisture and tang
Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar creates a smooth base
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract infuses frosting with warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon echoes cupcake flavors
  • ½ cup Heavy cream achieves rich texture

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • sifter

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix diced apples with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of sugar; let macerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  4. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture; mix in vanilla extract after the eggs.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
  7. Fold in the prepared apples gently until evenly distributed.
  8. Divide the batter among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown, testing with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Incorporate vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and heavy cream until fluffy.
  3. Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the cinnamon frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra special touch, consider adding a dash of nutmeg or caramel drizzle on top of the frosting.

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