Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium Fresh Apples (Granny Smith or Gala)
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (for frosting)
- Additional ingredients for filling: 2 tbsp Butter, ¼ cup Brown Sugar, pinch of Nutmeg, splash of Vanilla, Milk, Eggs
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apples into small dice. Sauté in a pan with butter and brown sugar until soft. Add cinnamon and nutmeg, then cool the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with papers and fill halfway with batter, add a spoonful of apple mixture, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tops bounce back when poked. Cool on a rack.
- For frosting, combine softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Frost cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days; refrigerate for longer storage. Can be frozen, just thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg