These Apple Pie Cupcakes combine the classic flavors of apple pie into a moist cupcake form, topped with creamy frosting and a luscious apple filling for a delightful treat.
Author:Mari
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cupcakes
1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
3/4cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2cup unsalted butter softened
2 large eggs
1/2cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium apples peeled and diced
1/4cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Frosting
2cups powdered sugar
1/2cup unsalted butter softened for frosting
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12 cup cupcake pan with liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Beat Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk.
Combine Batter: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the batter.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Fill cupcake liners two thirds full.
Cook Apple Filling: Cook diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thickened.
Bake Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes for 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
Cool: Cool completely.
Make Frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, and milk to create frosting.
Assemble Cupcakes: Frost cupcakes and spoon apple filling on top.