Description
Apple Pie Cupcakes are a scrumptious twist on a classic dessert, merging the comforting flavors of apple pie into an easy-to-eat cupcake form. These delightful treats feature a tender cake infused with spiced apple filling and crowned with fluffy whipped cream, making them perfect for fall gatherings, birthday celebrations, or cozy nights at home. With their warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, these cupcakes evoke nostalgia reminiscent of grandma’s kitchen. Simple to make and versatile in toppings, Apple Pie Cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any occasion!
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 apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and flour until tender.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and cream butter and sugar in another. Add eggs and vanilla before mixing in milk.
- Fill liners halfway with batter, add apple filling, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the whipped cream topping by beating cream cheese with sugar, then adding heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg