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Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

Name: Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
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

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Total Time

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

Makes

2 dozen

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

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

Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes.
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.
Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with apple mixture.
In a large bowl, combine the 5 frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost 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.

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