Apple Pie Cupcakes

Discover the perfect apple pie cupcakes recipe! Easy, delicious, and filled with fall flavors

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 44

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 cupcakes

Calories 310 kcal

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour – This is the base of your cupcake batter. Sifting it will help avoid lumps and give you a lighter texture.
1 tsp baking powder – This helps your cupcakes rise making them soft and airy.
½ tsp baking soda – Adds a little extra lift and gives the cupcakes a great texture.
¼ tsp salt – Enhances the sweetness and balances the flavors.
½ cup unsalted butter softened – For a moist, tender crumb, make sure your butter is soft but not melted.
¾ cup granulated sugar – The right amount of sweetness to complement the spices in the filling.
2 large eggs at room temperature – Room-temperature eggs mix better and help the cupcakes rise evenly.
1 tsp vanilla extract – Brings warmth and depth to the flavor.
½ cup whole milk – This will give the cupcakes a moist tender texture.

2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and diced – These tart apples add the perfect balance to the sweetness of the cupcakes. They hold their shape when cooked, providing that classic apple pie filling texture.
2 tbsp unsalted butter – To sauté the apples until soft and sweet.
3 tbsp brown sugar – Adds a rich caramel-like sweetness to the filling.
1 tsp ground cinnamon – The warm spice that makes apple pie so irresistible.
¼ tsp ground nutmeg – A dash of nutmeg adds an extra layer of warmth and flavor.
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water – This thickens the apple filling and helps keep the filling from becoming runny inside the cupcakes.

8 oz cream cheese softened – This will give your frosting its tangy, smooth texture.
½ cup unsalted butter softened – Helps the frosting hold its shape and adds creaminess.
3 cups powdered sugar sifted – Sifting helps avoid lumps and ensures a smooth, fluffy frosting.
1 tsp vanilla extract – Enhances the flavor and aroma of the frosting.

Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners. This makes the cupcakes easier to remove after baking and gives them that perfect shape. It also helps keep them moist as they bake.

Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, place a dollop of batter into each cupcake liner, filling it about one-third full. This ensures there’s enough room for both the filling and the top layer of batter.

Next, spoon about one teaspoon of the cooled apple pie filling into the center of each cupcake. Make sure not to overfill, as the apples will settle into the batter as they bake, creating that lovely apple center.

Now, cover the apple filling with a bit more batter until each cupcake liner is about two-thirds full. This helps the filling stay inside, creating a warm, gooey center that complements the soft cupcake.

Gently smooth the top of each cupcake with the back of your spoon. This ensures an even bake and that the top doesn’t become lumpy.

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Keyword Apple Dessert, Apple Pie Cupcakes, Cupcake Recipe, Fall Cupcakes