Apple Pie Cupcakes
Deliciously tender Apple Pie Cupcakes combine the classic flavors of apple pie in a soft, shareable bite, topped with a tangy cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 4 small small tart apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced Choose tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- 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 For extra flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 115 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature Real butter enhances flavor.
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature Ensure eggs are at room temperature for the best batter.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 g milk (dairy or non-dairy) Use a milk you enjoy.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
- 60 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 125 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature For a rich frosting.
- 75 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Apple Filling
- Place the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool fully before using in the batter.
Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and the extra cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating until each is combined. Stir in vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mix. Mix until smooth.
- Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each cupcake liner, then add about a teaspoon of cooled apple filling. Top with more batter to fill cups two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cupcakes rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat softened butter with cream cheese until smooth and light.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until glossy. Add vanilla and cinnamon.
Assembly
- Once cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread frosting on each.
- Garnish with a spoonful of reserved apple filling or a thin apple slice, dusted with cinnamon.
Notes
Cupcakes are best served at room temperature. For added flavor, pair with vanilla ice cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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