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Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes

Irresistible Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightful Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes that combine sweet-tart apples and cozy cinnamon, topped with rich cream cheese frosting. A perfect fall treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Fresh Apples diced
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • sifter
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold in the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Then gently fold in the diced apples.
  5. Spoon the batter into the liners, filling about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cupcakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store unfrosted cupcakes at room temperature for up to 2 days. For frosted cupcakes, refrigerate for up to a week.

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