Description
Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon are a delightful twist on classic dessert, combining the comforting flavors of apple pie in a fluffy cupcake form. Each bite delivers a soft vanilla base filled with spiced apple goodness and topped with creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy treat at home, these cupcakes will bring warmth and joy to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- Divide the batter among the liners and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before making the frosting. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg