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Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

22 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
These apple pie cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor just screams fall. Of course, they're equally delicious any other time of year. —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa
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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

Directions

  1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for 24 cupcakes; cool cupcakes completely.
  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 the top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with apple mixture.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the 5 frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost the cupcakes. If desired, top with apple slices to serve.

Test Kitchen Tips
  • Unless otherwise specified, Taste of Home recipes are tested with lightly salted butter. Unsalted, or sweet, butter is sometimes used to achieve a buttery flavor, such as in shortbread cookies or buttercream frosting. In these recipes, added salt would detract from the buttery taste desired.
  • Dark brown sugar contains more molasses than light or golden brown sugar. The types are generally interchangeable in recipes. But if you prefer a bolder flavor, choose dark brown sugar.
  • You won't be able to get enough of these delicious apple desserts.

    • Nutrition Facts

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