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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Frosting: Beat butter, then add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk. Beat until fluffy.
- Assemble: Carve out the center of each cupcake, fill with apple filling, then pipe frosting on top. Garnish with extra apple filling.
- 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!
