Description
A delightful twist on the classic apple pie, these cupcakes are filled with sweet cinnamon apples and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup apple pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the milk gradually until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients by gently folding them together until just combined.
- Add the apple pie filling, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a delightful touch, frost with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar. Pair with ice cream for a delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple pie, cupcakes, dessert, fall flavors, baking