Description
Moist Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream are a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh apples with the warm spice of cinnamon. These fluffy cupcakes are topped with rich buttercream frosting, making them perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they evoke memories of apple picking in the fall. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these mouthwatering desserts that bring joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition before folding in diced apples.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the frosting, whip together cream cheese and powdered sugar with cinnamon until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg