Irresistible Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting Recipe
Delicious apple cupcakes topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated apple
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in grated apples.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for better texture.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Frosting can be made in advance and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg