Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipe

These Apple Pie Cupcakes combine the classic flavors of apple pie in a delightful cupcake form. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe is a fun twist on traditional apple pie, making it a great addition to any dessert table.

With a moist apple-flavored cupcake base topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, these cupcakes are sure to impress. The recipe is straightforward and perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.

Delicious Apple Pie Cupcakes

These Apple Pie Cupcakes feature a tender cupcake filled with spiced apple filling and topped with a rich cinnamon buttercream frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
Milk as needed for consistency

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Prepare Apple Filling: In a separate bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Fold the apple mixture into the cupcake batter.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mixing until smooth. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cinnamon buttercream frosting.
Serve: Enjoy your delicious Apple Pie Cupcakes as a delightful dessert treat!