Moist Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon Bliss for Fall Gatherings
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Moist Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream offer comfort in every bite. Perfect for fall gatherings and busy bakers.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup grated apples
- 0.5 cup softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in grated apples until just incorporated.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Once baked, allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For frosting, whip softened butter until creamy, mix in powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Frost each cupcake and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg