Description
Delight in these Apple Pie Cupcakes, a perfect blend of moist spiced cake filled with sweet apple filling and topped with creamy cinnamon buttercream frosting. Ideal for dessert lovers craving the comforting taste of apple pie in a convenient cupcake form.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Filling and Frosting
- 2 cups apple filling (prepared separately or store-bought)
- 1 batch cinnamon buttercream frosting (prepared separately)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Core and Fill: Once cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake. Fill the hollow with about 1-2 tablespoons of apple filling.
- Frost: Pipe or spread cinnamon buttercream frosting over each filled cupcake evenly.
- Garnish: Optionally, add a small spoonful of apple filling on top of the frosting for an extra decorative and flavorful touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
- Apple filling can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before filling and frosting to prevent melting.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple pie cupcakes, apple cupcakes, cinnamon buttercream, dessert cupcakes, spiced cupcakes
