Apple Pie Cupcakes
Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with these easy apple pie cupcakes, perfect for Thanksgiving desserts and holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Total Time: 42 min
- Yield: 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnishes: caramel sauce, chopped nuts, pie crust crumbles
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix according to box directions, substituting applesauce for the oil and water. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream.
- Decorate with optional garnishes like caramel sauce, chopped nuts, or pie crust crumbles for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- For a quicker filling, use canned apple pie filling, chopped finely.
- Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg to your preference.
- These cupcakes are a great make-ahead dessert for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg