Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

By shygirl

These cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor jut screams fall--of course, their just as delicious any time of year.

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 1 pkg. Yellow cake mix
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 4 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups)
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. water
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioner's sugar
• 2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Thinly sliced apples, optional

Details

Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes.

2. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add Apples and brown sugar; cook and stir until apples are tender, 10 - 12 minutes or, 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 or, remove from heatk, cool completely.

3. Using a paring knife, cut a 1-inch wide cone shaped piece from the top of each cupcake, discard removed portion, fill cavity with apple mixture.