Best 10 Apple Butter Cupcakes Recipes

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Apple butter cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apple butter with the moist and fluffy texture of cupcakes. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just a simple afternoon snack. With their irresistible aroma and delicious taste, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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APPLE BUTTER CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Apple Butter Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pnjsmom26

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine (divided) or 1 cup butter (divided)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in apple butter and vanilla. Stir lemon juice into milk (mixture will curdle). Add flour mixture and milk mixture alternately to apple butter mixture, beating on low to medium speed after each addition just until combined.
  • Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill two-thirds full. Bake in a 350 degrees F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Cool on wire racks. If desired, frost with Penuche Frosting.
  • Penuche Frosting: In a small saucepan melt 1/2 cup margarine or butter; stir in 1 cup packed brown sugar. Cook and stir until bubbly. Remove from the heat. Add 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Add 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar; beat by hand until of spreading consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes immediately. (If frosting thickens, stir in hot water, a few drops at a time, until of spreading consistency again.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 204.1, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 38.5, Protein 1.8

APPLE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup vanilla sugar (see Cook's Note)
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large Gala or other baking apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup apple butter
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla paste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, cream the butter and vanilla sugar together until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
  • Combine the flour, nutmeg, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add half the flour mixture to the creamed butter, then add the sour cream, and then the rest of the flour. Beat until well combined, taking care not to over mix. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  • Divide batter between prepared muffin tins, filling them 1/2 way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean and the tops spring back when pressed gently, about 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the tin on a rack for 10 minutes then remove from the tin and cool completely.
  • Put apple butter into a small pastry bag with an open tip Squeeze a small amount into the center of each cupcake. Continue cooling completely. Then frost with icing.
  • For the frosting: Using a hand or standing mixer, beat cream cheese and butter together, at medium speed, until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in vanilla and lemon juice. On low speed, gradually add in confectioners' sugar and beat until well combined. Frost as desired.

APPLE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup vanilla granulated sugar* (See Cook's Note)
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large Gala or other baking apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup apple butter
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and vanilla sugar together until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
  • 2. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Add half the flour mixture to the creamed butter, then add the sour cream, and then the rest of the flour. Beat until combined, taking care not to over mix. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  • 3. Divide batter between prepared muffin tins, filling each liner about half way with batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean and the tops spring back when pressed gently, about 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the tin on a rack, for 10 minutes then remove from the tin and cool completely.
  • 4. Put apple butter into a small pastry bag with an open tip. Squeeze about a teaspoon into the center of each cupcake.
  • 5. To make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in vanilla and lemon juice. On low speed, gradually add in confectioners' sugar and beat until well combined. Top cupcakes with frosting. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 71 milligrams, Sodium 144 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 3 grams

APPLE PIE STUFFED CUPCAKES



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We took our favorite classic dessert, apple pie, and turned it into a can't-miss cupcake. Topped with homemade frosting, drizzled with caramel and stuffed with apple pie filling, we can't promise you'll eat just one.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix yellow
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup caramel topping
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, or spray muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, water, oil and eggs until smooth. Fill cups two-thirds full of batter. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cupcakes are set and bounce back when gently touched. Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Use small round cutter or wide end of decorating tip to cut out center of each cupcake. Fill centers with apple pie filling.
  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. Spoon on tops of cupcakes, or fill decorating bag fitted with star tip, and create decorative swirls.
  • Refrigerate cupcakes until ready to serve. Drizzle with caramel topping, and sprinkle with walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE PIE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APPLE CRUMBLE CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, lemon, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, brown sugar, plain flour, baking powder, corn flour, cinnamon, ground cloves, eggs, plain flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, whipped cream

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ⅔ cups apple, diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon zest, zest
½ lemon, juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 ¼ cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon corn flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
3 eggs
1 tablespoon plain flour
2 tablespoons oats
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
  • In a medium saucepan, cook the apple, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and the juice of half a lemon until soft and fragrant.
  • Mash until the mix resembles a paste. Let cool.
  • Cream the butter and brown sugar with a hand mixer in a large bowl, smoothing out with a wooden spoon if needed.
  • Sift in the flour, cornflour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ground cloves and mix until incorporated.
  • Add one of the eggs and mix in. Repeat twice until all three eggs are fully incorporated to make the batter. Fold in the apple mixture.
  • Pour cupcake mix into a muffin tin lined with cupcake cases. Fill about halfway. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a small bowl, rub the flour, oats, brown sugar, and butter together with your fingers until you have a crumble. Transfer to a small tin and toast under the grill for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Top the cupcakes with whipped cream and the crumble mix.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 11 grams

APPLE CIDER CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: brown sugar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, olive oil, vanilla extract, large eggs, baking soda, ground cinnamon, all purpose flour, apple cider, unsalted butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, apple cider, vanilla

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
¾ cup apple cider, see recipe or use store-bought
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, room temperature
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
½ teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons apple cider, see recipe or use store-bought
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, olive oil, and vanilla.
  • Whisk in the eggs, 1 at a time, until fully incorporated.
  • Add the baking soda, cinnamon, half of the flour, and half of the cider and whisk to combine.
  • Add the remaining flour and the rest of the cider and whisk until completely combined.
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool.
  • Make the frosting: In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the powdered sugar in 3 to 4 additions, mixing in between each until incorporated.
  • Add the cinnamon, apple cider, and vanilla and mix to combine.
  • Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or zip-top bag.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 40 grams

APPLE CIDER CUPCAKES



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A simple, tasty fall treat--these cupcakes are easy to make and use basic pantry staples.

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup apple cider
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix together brown sugar, melted butter, and white sugar in a stand mixer until thoroughly combined. Add eggs and mix well. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; mix until combined. Add apple cider and vanilla extract and beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, about 20 minutes.
  • While cupcakes are cooling, combine cream cheese and softened butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until blended. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until frosting is creamy. Top cooled cupcakes with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 279.3 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

APPLE CUPCAKES



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This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. He warns me about the upcoming hunting season so that I can make these for his trip. They are very moist and tasty. I use Pampered Chef's cinnamon plus for the spices and like it the best. I have won Reserve Grand champ at our local fair with these and they are often requested. Freeze nicely.

Provided by dayla

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h18m

Yield 24 cupcakes approx, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups apples, skin on, grated
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 cup butter
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line muffin tins with cupcake papers.
  • Put the grated apples, sugar, water, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Cool; add flour and soda.
  • Fill paper lined cupcake tins 2/3 full.
  • Bake until cupcakes spring back when touched in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 173.8, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.8, Protein 2

APPLE PIE CUPCAKES



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Great pie cupcakes for a Sunday morning or even just as little dessert over coffee.

Provided by Sakena

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
3 cups white sugar
1 ⅔ cups milk
6 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups unsalted butter, melted
3 apples, peeled and diced
2 ½ cups unsalted butter
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
½ cup milk
5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 mini muffin tins with paper cups or grease with butter.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Beat sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add melted butter to the mixture. Add the flour mixture gradually, beating until combined. Fold in apples. Pour batter into the mini muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert cupcakes carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, at least 15 minutes, while making the icing.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg, beating until well blended. Spread icing over the cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.9 calories, Carbohydrate 84.1 g, Cholesterol 149.9 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 25.2 g, Sodium 154.9 mg, Sugar 65.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples. This will give your cupcakes the best flavor.
  • Peel and core the apples before grating them. This will help to ensure that your cupcakes are smooth and free of any chunks of apple.
  • Grate the apples finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will help to ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a piping bag or a spoon to frost the cupcakes. This will help you to create a neat and even frosting.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with your favorite toppings. This could include things like chopped nuts, sprinkles, or candy.

Conclusion:

Apple cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your apple cupcakes turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these apple cupcakes a try!

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