Description
Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the warm flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples with a fluffy cupcake base. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, these treats evoke cozy memories and are perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to casual afternoon snacks. Easy to make and sure to impress, these cupcakes will fill your home with an irresistible aroma that beckons everyone to indulge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the melted butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients along with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For frosting, whip softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add vanilla if desired.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg