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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Deliciously Easy Apple Pie Cupcakes to Satisfy Cravings

These Apple Pie Cupcakes combine the flavors of apple pie with the convenience of a cupcake, perfect for satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour for the perfect structure of your cupcakes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar to add just the right amount of sweetness
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar for a hint of richness and moisture
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder to help your cupcakes rise
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for that warm flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances all the flavors
  • 0.5 cup melted butter for a rich, moist texture
  • 2 large eggs providing structure and richness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to elevate the flavor profile
  • 0.5 cup whole milk (or almond milk) to keep the batter creamy
  • 1 cup finely chopped apples for that delicious apple pie essence
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened, to create frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar to add sweetness and achieve consistency
  • optional vanilla to enhance frosting flavor

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream melted butter with sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture along with milk, stirring gently.
  6. Fold in finely chopped apples until evenly distributed.
  7. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. While cooling, whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; add vanilla if desired.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes generously with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes tender. Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.

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