Description
Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream are a delightful treat that embodies the flavors of fall in every bite. These moist cupcakes, infused with warm spices and real apple chunks, are topped with a rich, creamy maple buttercream that adds a sweet twist. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes will surely become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup diced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- ½ cup maple syrup (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and melted butter until frothy; then stir in diced apples.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped nuts or raisins into the batter. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for a unique twist on this classic recipe.