Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

  Desserts

These apple pie cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor just screams fall. Of course, they're just as delicious any time of year.

Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

Average Rating: 4.631578

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Thinly sliced apples, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes.
  • 2. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples and brown sugar; cook and stir until apples are tender, 10-12 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  • 3. Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with apple mixture.
  • 4. In a large bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. If desired, top with apple slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 cupcake: 300 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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