Description
Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of classic apple pie flavors in a portable cupcake form. With their tender, spiced apple filling and rich whipped cream topping, these treats evoke the comforting essence of fall while being perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply indulging in an afternoon snack, these cupcakes will impress your friends and family. Easy to make and visually stunning, they bring together the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh apples into one irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and diced small
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (476 g) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced Granny Smith apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and butter until soft. Allow cooling.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- For the cupcake batter, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients followed by milk.
- Fill liners halfway with batter, add apple filling on top, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Make the whipped cream by mixing softened cream cheese with sugar; fold in whipped heavy cream and vanilla.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (68g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg