Description
Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of classic apple pie flavors in a convenient cupcake form. Each bite showcases moist, spiced batter filled with tender apple chunks, topped with creamy frosting that adds a heavenly finish. These cupcakes are perfect for fall gatherings or as a sweet indulgence year-round, impressing friends and family alike with their comforting charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugars, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the sugars and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by milk until combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg