Apple Pie Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Cooling Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    20 to 24 cupcakes

  • Calories

    492 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Apple Pie Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

Apple pie cupcakes with vanilla buttercream and cinnamon sugar are a delicious treat!

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Ingredients

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For the cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour sifted
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups milk

For the apple topping:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 cups peeled and chopped apples
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup water plus 2 tablespoons water divided
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

For the frosting:

  • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

For the cinnamon-sugar topping:

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
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Instructions

To make the cupcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners and set aside.
  2. Sift together flours, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each is incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two additions of milk, and beating until combined after each.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared liners, filling each about ¾-full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking. Let cool in the pan about 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the apple topping:

  1. While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the apple topping. Heat the butter in a medium-large skillet. Stir in the apples, sugar and cinnamon. Heat until the fruit begins to release its juices. Add ¾ cup of water to the pan and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Cook until the apples are just fork tender but not mushy. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of water with the cornstarch, and whisk lightly until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the apples and cook 1-2 minutes more, until the mixture has thickened. Let cool thoroughly before topping the cupcakes.

To make the frosting:

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for about 5 minutes. Turn the mixer down to low speed and gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar until incorporated. Add in the vanilla and salt and mix until incorporated. Turn the mixer back up to medium-high speed and beat for an additional 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

To assemble:

  1. Whisk together the 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and 3 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Pipe frosting around the edge of each cupcake, leaving a well for the topping. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping. Divide apple topping evenly among cupcakes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storing: Apple pie cupcakes from scratch can be stored outside of the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. They will last up to one week in the fridge. 
  • Apple pie cupcakes from scratch can be stored outside of the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. They will last up to one week in the fridge. 
  • Freezing: Cooled and assembled cupcakes with apple pie filling will not freeze well. However, you can store the cupcakes, frosting, and apple pie filling in separate air-tight containers or freezer-safe bags for 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before assembling and serving. 
  • Cooled and assembled cupcakes with apple pie filling will not freeze well. However, you can store the cupcakes, frosting, and apple pie filling in separate air-tight containers or freezer-safe bags for 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before assembling and serving. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0g Calories 492kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 141mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 48g (96%) Vitamin A 810IU (16%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20to 24 cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 492 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 492kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 48g 96%
Vitamin A 810IU 16%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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