Description
These Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting are a delightful twist on traditional apple pie, combining the flavors of spiced apple filling with a sweet and creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a special treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup apple pie filling (chopped into small pieces)
Cinnamon Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the chopped apple pie filling.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat the butter until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, mixing slowly to combine. Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a fluffy, pipeable consistency.
- Frost the cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with a small spoonful of apple pie filling or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- You can use homemade or store-bought apple pie filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
