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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Delicious Apple Pie Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting Bliss

These Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on traditional baking, packed with spiced apples and topped with creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups Diced Apples Feel free to substitute with pears or peaches for a fruity twist.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Prevents apples from browning.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on fruit sweetness.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Increase for a more pronounced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter Infuses richness.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Don’t skip this ingredient!
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk + vinegar or yogurt.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Modify for desired consistency.

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin
  • mixer
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. Combine diced apples with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of sugar, let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time and then mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the apples.
  8. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Beat butter for frosting until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing in cream until fluffy.
  11. Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results and don't overmix to prevent dense cupcakes.

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