Apple pie stuffed cupcakes are both filled with and topped with apple pie filling. The cinnamon vanilla buttercream brings it all together in the perfect fall dessert.
Start with perfect easy homemade vanilla cupcakes and bake some apple pie filling in the center. Then pipe a ring of creamy cinnamon vanilla buttercream to hold more apples on top.
These cupcakes are the perfect cakey version of apple pie a la mode. Make a batch to see for yourself!
As summer starts to wind down, autumnal flavors are starting to dance in my head. I love the bright flavors of spring, but there is something about fall trees that are extra special.
Apples have to be one of my favorite ingredients. They are so super versatile and so yummy!
I have so many favorite recipes that involve apples. We could literally have them in breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert without getting bored.
If you check out the apple category of recipes here on the site, you can see a great sample of that variety. Plus you can get a taste of my deep seeded love for the fruit.
These cupcakes are sure to draw you in to that love as well. They are a super fun and delicious treat.
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About the Cupcakes
The batter is homemade but easy to make. I used a can of apple pie filling, but you could try making it with a jar of homemade pie filling.
The frosting is a delicious vanilla cinnamon buttercream with that goes so well with the apples. The results are a cupcake version of a slice of apple pie with a scoop of perfect ice cream.
They will be a perfect addition to a fall gathering or party. Your coworkers will love you if you bring some in to them.
Of course you could keep them at home and major brownie points with your family as well. Just promise me you’ll give them a try!
Storage
These cupcakes can be assembled and stored on the counter for several hours at a time. For longer storage, they can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.
Just allow them to come to room temperature before enjoying them for the best texture.
Cupcakes can be frozen for several months. Ideally they would be frozen without the frosting and apple pie filling on top.
Assembled cupcakes can be frozen, but the condensation etc. may change the final consistency a bit. They will still taste amazing however!
More Great Fall Recipes
Of you like apple cakes, you should try my layered applesauce cake with caramel frosting. It is super moist, flavorful and screams autumn.
My grandma’s pumpkin squares with cream cheese frosting are another must make treat. It isn’t fall without a square or two of pumpkin bars!
Apple butter pie is a smooth and creamy pie that screams fall. It is pretty easy to make and super delicious!
Apple Pie Stuffed Cupcakes
Ingredients
Apple Pie Cupcakes
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup oil
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1¼ cups milk room temperature
- 20 oz can apple pie filling
Cinnamon Vanilla Buttercream
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F and line two cupcake trays with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth and fluffy. Add oil and sugar and mix until completely combined.½ cup butter, ½ cup oil, 1½ cups granulated sugar
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition, then the vanilla extract. Set aside.4 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.3 cups all purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Gently fold half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture, then the milk, then the remaining flour mixture.1¼ cups milk
- Portion 1 scoop (approximately 1 to 1½ Tablespoons) of batter into each cupcake liner and bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place 1 Tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of the cupcake. Cover the cupcakes with remaining cupcake batter (approximately 1½ Tablespoons each).20 oz can apple pie filling
- Bake for 12-15 more minutes, until the cupcakes are completely set. The cake should spring back when lightly touched with a finger.
- When the cupcakes are completely cooled, prepare your vanilla cinnamon frosting.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter until completely smooth. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat for 1-2 more minutes.1 cup butter
- Add 2 Tablespoons of milk, the cinnamon and vanilla and beat well to incorporate. Add additional powdered sugar. Whip until fluffy. Add more milk or powdered sugar as needed to get your preferred piping consistency.2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Scoop the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Swirl a circle of the frosting onto the top of each cooled cupcake. Spoon a teaspoon or two of apple pie filling into the center of the frosting.
Notes
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Hi there.
I made these cupcakes, but they did not turn out good at all.
What did I do wrong?
I had a lot of cake mix left over, but barley made the mix and apples fit in the cupcake cups.
I always read recipes several times before
then, I double checked them before even trying to bake them. I separate all ingredients to make sure everything is ready? I really can’t understand where I went wrong. Help.
I was so looking forward to making these for my family tonight, but I ruined them somehow.
Oh and I baked them for a total of 14 minutes and they would not cook at all.
Thank yo for sharing your recipe though.
I am not sure what could have happened. I just baked up another batch to make sure I didn’t mistype an ingredient or anything and they worked. I made a video while I did it, you can check it out on YouTube. Hopefully that helps. I am so sorry they didn’t work for you.
Hi Carlee, I think you've outdone yourself with these cupcakes! The flavours compliment each other nicely and I can just imagine biting into the soft vanilla sponge and getting a lovely applely mouthful… I will be trying these for sure!… Pinned!
xx
I hope you love them! Thanks, Debbie!
Wow! Carlee these cupcakes look so good and I bet taste delicious. These are perfect for the fall. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Thank you so much, Julie!
I about died when I saw these on Bloglovin! I am so ready for the Apple recipes and this is going to be the first one I make! These look fabulous and I hope your Friday is fabulous too and the Weeknd! XOXO
These are a perfect way to celebrate apple season!