Description
Delightful fusion of classic apple pie flavors transformed into fun, handheld cupcakes with spiced apple filling and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- Apple Filling:
- 4 small tart apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
- 30 g brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 50 g water
- Cupcakes:
- 185 g cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 115 g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 g milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 60 g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 125 g cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 75 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and water. Cook over medium heat until the apples soften and the filling thickens. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Make the cupcake batter: In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk until well combined.
- Bake the cupcakes: Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Drop in a tablespoon of the cooled apple filling into the center of each cupcake. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake comes out clean.
- Prepare the frosting: In a bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Frost the cupcakes: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Decorate each cupcake with a generous dollop of cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use almond milk instead of regular milk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: apple pie, cupcakes, dessert, autumn, baking