APPLE PIE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM

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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 other time of year. -Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes., 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., 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., In a large bowl, combine the 5 frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. If desired, top with apple slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Toushim Ahmed
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for apple pie cupcakes.


Abdulrazak Suleiman
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pecans in the frosting for chopped walnuts. They turned out great!


Linus Ochiche
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These cupcakes are so pretty and festive. They're perfect for a holiday party.


Mureed Abbas
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I made these cupcakes with my kids and they had a lot of fun. They're a great activity for a rainy day.


Salman Gill
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover apples. They're also a perfect fall treat.


Dante Rana
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is amazing.


randomguy4U2watch
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Taslima Kazal
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise evenly, but they still tasted great.


Strawberrybuff
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Phakamile Ntuli
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I'm not a big fan of apple pie, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes. The flavors were well-balanced and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy.


Danielle Pierce
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These are the best apple pie cupcakes I've ever had! The filling is so gooey and the frosting is so rich and creamy.


Mustansar Mughal
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Marco Boshoff
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I used Granny Smith apples and they gave the cupcakes a nice tart flavor.


Alfreda James
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I love the way these cupcakes look! The apple pie filling is so pretty and the cinnamon buttercream frosting is so smooth and creamy.


saraa nirat
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Wow, these apple pie cupcakes were a hit with my family! They're so moist and flavorful, and the cinnamon buttercream frosting is the perfect finishing touch.