Mini Apple Pie Cupcakes
• 12-14 Mini Cupcakes
These Apple Pie Cupcakes bring together the cozy flavors of spiced apples and the Italian love for simple, heartwarming desserts. A soft vanilla cupcake base, made with Vava Vanilla AMORE Mix, is topped with cinnamon-spiced apples and creamy cinnamon frosting.
What you need
- Cupcake base
- 1 cup Vava Vanilla AMORE Mix
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional; the mix is lightly sweet already)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or neutral oil)
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional, enhances the mix’s flavor)
- Sautéed Apple Topping
- ½ medium apple, peeled & finely diced
- ½ tbsp butter
- ½ tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 oz (⅔ block) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
How to do it
- BAKE the Mini Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line two mini muffin pans with liners.
- WHISK together egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla (if using) in a bowl.
- ADD the AMORE mix and sugar; stir until smooth.
- FILL each mini liner about ¾ full.
- BAKE for 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- PREPARE the Sautéed Apple Topping: In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- ADD diced apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- COOK for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized.
- COOL to room temperature.
- MAKE the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- ADD powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Chill briefly to firm up.
- ASSEMBLE the Cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
- TOP with a small spoonful of sautéed apples.
- OPTIONAL: drizzle with caramel sauce or a light dusting of cinnamon sugar for visual appeal.
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