Homemade Apple Pie Cupcakes: A Delightful Autumn Treat

These Apple Pie Cupcakes bring the comforting flavors of a classic apple pie into a delightful cupcake form. Perfect for the autumn season or any time you crave the warm, spiced taste of apple pie, these cupcakes feature a soft, fluffy base infused with a hint of cinnamon. The center is filled with a deliciously spiced apple mixture, and each cupcake is topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Enjoy these as a special treat, for festive gatherings, or as a novel dessert for your next family dinner.

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• 2 cups cake flour
• 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 – 3/4 cup granulated sugar (to taste)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk

For the Apple Filling:

• 2 medium apples, peeled and cubed
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tsp milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Cupcake Base: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream together butter and sugars. Add vanilla, oil, and eggs. Mix in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and milk until smooth. Fill lined cupcake tins 3/4 full and bake for 23-25 minutes. Cool on a rack.
2. Apple Filling: Cook apples, brown sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves on medium-low heat until apples are tender. Increase heat and stir until thickened. Cool completely.
3. Frosting: Beat butter, then add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk. Beat until fluffy.
4. Assemble: Carve out the center of each cupcake, fill with apple filling, then pipe frosting on top. Garnish with extra apple filling.
5. Storage: Refrigerate the cupcakes.

Notes:

• Adjust the sugar in the cupcakes based on your preference for sweetness.
• The spiced apple filling mirrors the cozy flavors of traditional apple pie filling.
• These cupcakes are a wonderful dessert for autumn celebrations or as a special treat.

Savor the taste of fall with these Apple Pie Cupcakes, a deliciously spiced and comforting dessert that’s sure to please apple pie and cupcake lovers alike!