Description
Apple Pie Cupcakes bring the comforting flavors of traditional apple pie into a delightful, portable treat. These charming cupcakes feature a moist, spiced cake filled with sweet apple filling and topped with luscious whipped cream, making them perfect for any occasion—from cozy fall gatherings to birthday celebrations. Each bite is bursting with the warm essence of cinnamon and nutmeg, transporting you straight to an autumn orchard. Easy to prepare and customizable with various toppings, these cupcakes are sure to impress your friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 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, salt, and butter until slightly softened.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with milk until just incorporated.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter, add a spoonful of apple filling on top, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg