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 24 cupcakes; cool cupcakes completely.
- 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 the 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 the cupcakes. If desired, top with apple slices to serve.
Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream
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
Instructions
- Make up your cake mix compatible with the package's directions for 24 cupcakes. Cool cupcakes completely.
- In a large pan, cook butter on medium heat. Add brown sugar and apples. Cook and stir until the apples are soft, about 10-12 minutes. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Add to pan. Bring to a simmer; cook and stir until the mixture becomes thick, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
- Utilizing a paring knife cut using a paring knife, cut a 1-inch cone-shaped portion from on top of every cupcake. Remove the piece. Fill the cupcake with the apple mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the five frosting ingredients. Mix until the frosting is smooth. Frost on the cupcakes. If you wish, decorate with slices of apple to serve.