Description
Sweet apple cupcakes capture autumn’s essence with delicate spices and rich caramel notes. Bakers can indulge in this simple yet elegant dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 2 dessert apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into small chunks
Primary Ingredients:
- 115 grams (4 ounces) butter
- 115 grams (4 ounces) self-raising flour
- 115 grams (4 ounces) Chelsea caster sugar
- 2 eggs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 190°C (170°C fan), positioning the rack in the middle. Arrange paper liners in a standard muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter with sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs gradually, whisking continuously to create a smooth, uniform batter without lumps.
- Gently fold diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Carefully distribute the batter into cupcake cases, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and a springy texture when lightly pressed.
- Remove from the oven and allow cupcakes to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Swap butter for coconut oil to create a dairy-free version that’s equally moist and delicious.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cupcakes suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance apple flavor by adding a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg to the batter for deeper warmth.
- Chop apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and prevent sinking during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg