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Apple Pie Cupcake Recipe

Apple Pie Cupcakes with Vanilla Cinnamon Frosting

All the flavors of apple pie in a moist cupcake and topped with whipped vanilla cinnamon frosting!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 9

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix + box ingredients
  • 1 20-ounce can of apple pie filling

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (omit if using vanilla cake mix)

Instructions

  • To make the cupcakes:
  • Preheat oven as directed on the cake mix.
  • Line a 9-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Prepare batter according to box directions.
  • Fill liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions for cupcakes.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Use a knife to dice apples into smaller pieces.
  • Use a knife to core out a plug in the middle of each cupcake and fill with pie filling.
  • To make the frosting:
  • Whip the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Add milk until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Transfer to a piping bag and frost each cupcake.