Description
Delightful Apple Pie Cupcakes combine the comforting taste of apple pie with the fun of cupcakes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the eggs one at a time, stirring in the vanilla extract afterward.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the diced apples and ground cinnamon until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the lined cupcake cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes generously with the cinnamon frosting.
Notes
Use fresh apples for best flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg