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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Irresistibly Easy Apple Pie Cupcakes: Your New Favorite Treat

These Apple Pie Cupcakes combine the beloved flavors of traditional apple pie into a delightful handheld treat, perfect for gatherings and easy to customize.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Easy Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix can substitute with spice cake mix for added warmth
  • 1 can Canned Apple Pie Filling or homemade for a personal touch
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) use plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar can be a great alternative
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon optional to add nutmeg or allspice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for desired consistency
  • 1/4 cup Milk choose a dairy-free milk for vegan option

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-step Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the cake mix box. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix the yellow cake mix with the additional ingredients specified on the package. Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  3. Using a cupcake corer or small knife, carefully remove the centers of each cupcake to create room for the apple pie filling.
  4. In a stand mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed, then pour in the milk. Increase speed and whip until frosting is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Frost each cooled cupcake with the cinnamon buttercream. Optionally, add a teaspoon of apple pie filling on top and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow your cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to maintain texture. Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Frosted cupcakes can be refrigerated for 3-5 days.

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