Description
Experience the nostalgic comfort of a grandmother’s orchard in these delightful Apple Pie Cupcakes. Featuring a tender yellow sponge base, these treats are hollowed out to hide a surprise center of spiced apple filling. Crowned with a silky, cinnamon-infused buttercream, every bite offers a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Whether it is for a holiday gathering or a rainy Tuesday, these cupcakes provide a heartwarming, bakery-quality experience that is both sophisticated and profoundly familiar, made with love and simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
Prepare the cake batter according to box instructions using eggs, oil, and water, then bake for 18-20 minutes and let cool completely.
In a small saucepan, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook over medium heat until apples are soft, then cool.
Use a small knife or melon baller to core the center of each cooled cupcake.
Spoon the spiced apple mixture into the hollowed centers of each cupcake.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, whipping until smooth and fluffy.
Pipe the cinnamon buttercream onto each filled cupcake.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before filling to prevent the frosting from melting. You can top with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or a small piece of dried apple for presentation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg