Apple Pie Cupcakes

posted by Coleen on April 16, 2013

Hey there! I’m Kristin from Yellow Bliss Road! I am pinching myself right now and kind of can’t believe I’m here at I Heart Naptime – thank you endless to Jamielyn for inviting me to be a guest!!!

I love to bake and I have recently developed quite an obsession for cupcakes. It all started with this pretty little orange buttercream cupcake a couple of months ago. It was so much fun to come up with a different version of the basic homemade cupcake, that I had to do it again. And again and again…

Today I have a delicious Apple Pie Cupcake to share with you! Apple pie is one of my all time favorite desserts, but it’s not that easy to make. So I figured I’d whip up an easy, semi-homemade cupcake version that combines all of the comforting flavors of apple pie, with a delicious cupcake!

Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients (pictuerd below)
1 box yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1 cup apple juice (not pictured)
1 container apple flavored light Yoplait yogurt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup of apple pie filling

1. Pour all ingredients, except pie filling, into a large bowl and beat on low speed for thirty seconds, then medium speed for two minutes.

2. Fill cupcakes liners about 2/3 of the way full with batter.

3. Coarsely chop apple pie filling so you have chunks rather than slices. Top batter with a spoonful of apple pie filling.

4. Bake in a preheated, 325 degree oven for about 17-19 minutes.

5. Allow to cool completely, then frost with Cinnamon Cream Cheese icing (below).

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
1 can Betty Crocker Cream Cheese Icing
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)

Beat ingredients on medium speed until light and fluffy; about a minute. Frost your cupcakes!

The addition of the yogurt might sound a little strange, but trust me, it makes for a super moist and delicious cupcake, and really intensifies the apple flavor! (You can also use oil and water as instructed on the box).

Apple Pie Cupcakes & Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

Ingredients:

1 box yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1 cup apple juice (not pictured)
1 container apple flavored light Yoplait yogurt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup of apple pie filling

Frosting:

1 can Betty Crocker Cream Cheese Icing
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)

Directions:

1. Pour all ingredients, except pie filling, into a large bowl and beat on low speed for thirty seconds, then medium speed for two minutes.

2. Fill cupcakes liners about 2/3 of the way full with batter.

3. Coarsely chop apple pie filling so you have chunks rather than slices. Top batter with a spoonful of apple pie filling.

4. Bake in a preheated, 325 degree oven for about 17-19 minutes.

5. While baking make icing: Beat ingredients on medium speed until light and fluffy; about a minute.

6. Allow to cool completely, then frost with Cinnamon Cream Cheese icing

Thanks again to Jamielyn for inviting me over today! I would love for YOU to join me over at Yellow Bliss Road!

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Kristin is a single, adoptive mom to two adorable preschoolers, with a passion for thrifted vintage, power tools, baking and creating. She has been blogging for a little over two years, and shares a variety of projects, from delicious recipes to fun DIY projects and room makeovers, and lots of free printables!

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Coleen Bassett

Hi, it’s me…Coleen! I grew up in northern California. I am the second of four children. I went to college at Chico State where I met and married the love of my life 10 years ago. We have two wonderful, amazing, loving children! I am a bit of a crazy bike rider/barefoot runner! My favorite past time is to go for a run…barefoot! I am passionate about design!! I have been an independent creative consultant for 6 years. Someday I will travel the world and speak 7 different languages. Life is so good!

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Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road posted on April 16, 2013 at 9:01 am (#
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So excited to be here! Thanks Jamielyn!!
- Kristen Rikli posted on April 17, 2013 at 5:52 am (#
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  Thank you for your Apple Pie Cupcake Recipe! My 11 year old son’s favorite food is apples. He’d love to try these for sure!
Sarah @ Craft Quickies posted on April 16, 2013 at 9:38 am (#
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These look DELICIOUS, Kristin!! I can’t wait to try!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat posted on April 19, 2013 at 9:03 am (#
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I love cupcakes and these look wonderful! So excited to give them a try!
Jill posted on April 21, 2013 at 6:42 am (#
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Sorry, pressed add comment too soon! These look delicious, I love apple pie and to have it in a cupcake is my idea of heaven!
Dee posted on April 21, 2013 at 5:25 pm (#
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These look delicious!!!And surprisingly simple, can’t wait to give them a try.
Robin posted on April 25, 2013 at 8:03 am (#
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Seriously, I never comment on recipes but felt compelled to do so. I have made these twice since it was posted and they are DELICIOUS ! They were such a hit. I did add homemade cream cheese frosting, but other than that, made no changes. These will definitely be on my go to list!
- Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road posted on June 1, 2013 at 10:58 pm (#
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  Robin I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!! Thanks for letting me know!!
  - Robin posted on July 26, 2013 at 2:18 pm (#
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    just having trouble now finding the Yoplait apple turnover flavor. Have you used any others to substitute?
Lauren posted on August 14, 2013 at 12:59 pm (#
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These are amazing! I’ve made these several times and they’re always a hit! I do make my own cinnamon cream cheese frosting which only enhances the deliciousness of these cupcakes!
Shannon posted on September 11, 2013 at 11:57 am (#
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Did yall add the oil and water or just the yogurt?
- Steph posted on December 12, 2013 at 7:08 pm (#
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  Can I sub the yogurt with the same amount of Greek yogurt? They Dont sell that apple one in Canada :(
Genevieve posted on February 18, 2014 at 11:44 am (#
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Sorry, I didn’t mean to leave that comment. I just wanted to ask if there could be a substitute for the Yogurt. I too am having trouble finding the Apple Turnover flavor. Thanks. this looks DELISH and I can’t wait to bake!
- Jamielyn posted on February 18, 2014 at 12:55 pm (#
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  I’m sure it would still work great with another kind of yogurt! I think the cinnamon roll yogurt would be yummy in these cupcakes! :)
Linda posted on March 22, 2014 at 2:27 am (#
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How many cupcakes does this recipe make?
Irene posted on April 13, 2014 at 2:47 pm (#
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is it okay to freeze they with the icing on
- Jamielyn posted on April 21, 2014 at 6:29 pm (#
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  I’m sure it would work, it may just change the texture a little! :)
Jeanne posted on July 4, 2014 at 10:58 pm (#
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I made this recipe for the 4th and it received rave reviews from everyone who ate the cup cakes. Thanks for an amazing recipe!
- Jamielyn posted on July 5, 2014 at 9:05 pm (#
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  Your comment made my day! I’m so happy everyone loved them, thanks for coming back to comment! :)
Jeanette posted on September 14, 2014 at 8:20 am (#
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Could I use applesauce instead of yogurt? I’ve seen that on other cupcake recipes, and it seems like a good fit for this recipe
Kayla posted on September 27, 2014 at 9:28 pm (#
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I’m about to make these tomorrow for the 2nd time—they got rave reviews the first time!! They are so good. I also made a homemade cinnamon cream cheese frosting, and I couldn’t find the apple yogurt. I used plain Greek yogurt and stirred in a spoonful of the chopped apple pie filling. It worked great and tasted delicious-just thought I would share since a few others asked about apple yogurt substitutes!
- Jamielyn posted on September 30, 2014 at 6:47 pm (#
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  Thanks for sharing Kayla! I’m so glad they turned out so well! :)
Kayla posted on September 27, 2014 at 9:28 pm (#
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I’m about to make these tomorrow for the 2nd time—they got rave reviews the first time!! They are so good. I also made a homemade cinnamon cream cheese frosting, and I couldn’t find the apple yogurt. I used plain Greek yogurt and stirred in a spoonful of the chopped apple pie filling. It worked great and tasted delicious-just thought I would share since a few others asked about apple yogurt substitutes!
Amanda posted on May 3, 2015 at 12:29 am (#
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Just wondering what the weight or size of the yoghurt container is. I’m in Australia & our sizes are different, just want to check that I use the right quantity.
Thanks
- Jamielyn posted on May 3, 2015 at 1:05 am (#
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  Hi Amanda! The yogurt is a 6 oz. container. :)
FabtheFabulous posted on September 23, 2015 at 6:24 am (#
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Jamielyn,

I love so much your recipes…If I had time left I would spend most of it to cook and bake all you suggest….although some conversion in “grams” would be very much appreciated and it would it make easier… !!!!

Is there any hope to have double directions either in tbsp/ cup and in “grams or liters”?? Thanks a lot, FabtheFabulous
- Laura Capello posted on October 3, 2015 at 12:31 pm (#
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  This looks like a great cups to grams converter! :)

Apple Pie Cupcakes