Best 6 Harvest Apple Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes
As the autumn season graces us with its arrival, the aroma of crisp, freshly picked apples fills the air, inviting us to savor the flavors of the harvest. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our comprehensive guide will unveil the secrets to creating delectable Harvest Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful treat combines the sweetness of apples, the richness of spices, and the tangy creaminess of the frosting, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on this culinary adventure with us as we explore the perfect balance of ingredients, the art of achieving tender crumbs, and the techniques for creating a smooth, velvety frosting. Get ready to turn your kitchen into an aromatic wonderland as we guide you through the steps to bake Harvest Apple Cupcakes that will steal the show at any gathering.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HARVEST APPLE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Apple and cream cheese frosting combine to make these decadent Fall-inspired cupcakes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
- In large bowl, beat sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla and the salt; beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in apples and nuts.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, using about 1/2 cup batter for each.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks to cool.
- Frost cupcakes. Store frosted cupcakes or any remaining frosting covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g
APPLE PIE CUPCAKES
Made with marzipan apples, these apple pie cupcakes with cream-cheese frosting will sell like hotcakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cupcake Recipes
Yield Makes 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two standard muffin tins with paper liners; set aside. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Cream butter and sugar on medium-high speed in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Reduce speed to low; mix in apples. Add flour mixture; mix, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until just combined.
- Fill lined cups halfway with batter; bake until tops are springy to the touch, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from tins; let cool on a wire rack. When completely cool, frost cupcakes; top with marzipan apples.
- For marzipan apples: Tint some marzipan red and some green (find it in the baking section of your grocery store). Roll red marzipan into balls on a cornstarch-dusted surface. Score bottoms with toothpick. For leaves, flatten teardrop-shaped green marzipan; add veins with toothpick. Roll worms from un-tinted marzipan; add green nonpareils for eyes. Use brown sprinkles for stems. Make holes for worm and stem, and insert.
HARVEST PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
Rich and spicy pumpkin cupcakes with orange cream cheese frosting!
Provided by ARGO®, KARO® and FLEISCHMANN'S®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®
Time 1h20m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make cupcakes: Blend the eggs, oil, sugar, and pumpkin in a large mixing bowl; set aside. Stir together dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and beat until well blended. POUR into lined muffin tins. Fill about 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 30 minutes or until center springs back when touched. Cool 30 minutes. Spread with frosting.
- To make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g
AUTUMN APPLE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Cupcakes great for picnics, lunch boxes, and afternoon snacks. Easy to prepare and easy to eat, these cupcakes are filled with grated apple and spices toped with a cream cheese frosting. (From Bake and Freeze Desserts by Elinor Klivans)
Provided by Cooking to Perfecti
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For cupcakes: Position rack in the middle of the oven-- preheat to 350* (F).
- Line 12 medium muffin tins with paper lining.
- Put grated apple in small bowl and stir with brandy.
- Put flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in large mixing bowl.
- Mix on low speed to combine ingredients.
- Mix in eggs, oil, vanilla, and apple mixture.
- Divide the batter between the 12 muffin tins, about 3 Tbsp.
- batter each.
- Bake 23-25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
- **Turnmuffin tins about 12 minutes into baking time to ensure cupcakes bake evenly** Cool cupcakes 5 minutes in pan.
- Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
- For frosting: Put butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in mixing bowl; beat on medium speed for about 1 minute until mixture is blended and smooth.
- Decrease the speed to low, and gradually beat in powdered sugar.
- Beat until frosting is smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 237.9, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 28.6, Protein 2.9
FROSTED HARVEST CAKE
Craving brownies but want something a little bit different? Indulge in a fall-flavored version topped with a cream cheese frosting. -Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, eggs, oil and vanilla until blended. Combine dry ingredients; gradually stir into pumpkin mixture., Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, vanilla, milk and salt until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake; cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
APPLE CIDER CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
Tips:
- Use the right apples. Granny Smith apples are a classic choice for apple cupcakes because they hold their shape well and have a tart flavor that pairs well with the sweet frosting. However, you can use any type of apple you like. Just be sure to peel and core them before using.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full. This will help prevent the cupcakes from overflowing in the oven.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 20 minutes, but it may vary depending on your oven.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
- Use a piping bag to frost the cupcakes. This will give you a smooth, professional-looking finish.
Conclusion:
These harvest apple cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cupcakes a try!
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