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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Delicious Apple Pie Cupcakes for Cozy Autumn Days

These Apple Pie Cupcakes capture the essence of autumn, infusing warm spices with a delightful apple filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Contributes moisture.
  • ¾ cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Applesauce Can swap with extra mashed bananas.
  • ½ cup Buttermilk Replace with milk mixed with vinegar if needed.
For the Apple Filling
  • 2-3 cups Apples (like Golden or Pink Lady) Choose sweet varieties.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar For filling.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can replace with coconut oil for dairy-free.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Cream cheese works as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped for lightness.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • skillet

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth.
  3. Gently mix in the applesauce into the wet ingredients.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C), line muffin tin with cupcake liners, and fill each liner about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cook diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon until tender, then set aside.
  8. Whip mascarpone cheese and heavy cream until stiff peaks form and mix in powdered sugar.
  9. Once the cupcakes are cooled, cut out a cone shape from the center, fill with apple filling, and top with frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use a digital scale for accurate measurements and allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

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