Apple Pie Cupcakes
Apple Pie Cupcakes – An easy, semi-homemade apple pie cupcake recipe that combines all of the comforting flavors of apple pie. These are the perfect fall cupcakes and taste absolutely amazing.
When fall arrives, I crave all things apple! These apple cupcakes are one of my favorite easy apple desserts, along with apple snickerdoodle mini muffins, caramel apple pie bars and Snicker caramel apple pie.
By Kristin from Yellow Bliss Road for I Heart Naptime.
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Apple cupcakes
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! These are the ultimate fall cupcakes and are so easy and delicious. This will become your new favorite apple pie cupcake recipe!
Ingredients for apple pie cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting
- 1 box Betty Crocker yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup apple juice (not pictured)
- One container apple flavored light Yoplait yogurt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup of apple pie filling
How to make apple pie cupcakes
These apple pie cupcakes are so easy to make! Just follow the simple steps below to get started. Scroll down for the printable apple pie cupcake recipe.
- Pour all ingredients, except pie filling, into a large bowl and beat on low speed for thirty seconds, then medium speed for two minutes.
- Fill cupcakes liners about 2/3 of the way full with batter.
- Coarsely chop apple pie filling so you have chunks rather than slices. Top batter with a spoonful of apple pie filling.
- Bake in a preheated, 325 degree oven for about 17-19 minutes.
- Allow apple cupcakes to cool completely, then frost with Cinnamon Cream Cheese icing (below).
Cinnamon cream cheese icing for apple cupcakes
- One 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. Then frost your apple pie cupcakes!
The addition of the yogurt might sound a little strange, but trust me, it makes for a super moist and delicious apple cupcake, and really intensifies the apple flavor! (You can also use oil and water as instructed on the box).
Apple Pie Cupcakes
Apple Pie Cupcakes - An easy, semi-homemade apple pie cupcake recipe that combines all of the comforting flavors of apple pie. These are the perfect fall cupcakes and taste absolutely amazing.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix (1 box)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup apple juice
- 6 oz light Yoplait yogurt (apple flavored)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup apple pie filling
For the Frosting:
- 16 oz Betty Crocker Cream Cheese Icing
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
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Pour all ingredients, except pie filling, into a large bowl and beat on low speed for thirty seconds, then medium speed for two minutes.
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Fill cupcakes liners about 2/3 of the way full with batter.
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Coarsely chop apple pie filling so you have chunks rather than slices. Top batter with a spoonful of apple pie filling.
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Bake in a preheated, 325 degree oven for about 17-19 minutes.
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While baking make icing: Beat ingredients on medium speed until light and fluffy; about a minute.
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Allow to cool completely, then frost with Cinnamon Cream Cheese icing
So excited to be here! Thanks Jamielyn!!
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!
These look DELICIOUS, Kristin!! I can’t wait to try!
I love cupcakes and these look wonderful! So excited to give them a try!
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!
These look delicious!!!And surprisingly simple, can’t wait to give them a try.
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!
Robin I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!! Thanks for letting me know!!
just having trouble now finding the Yoplait apple turnover flavor. Have you used any others to substitute?
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!
Did yall add the oil and water or just the yogurt?
Can I sub the yogurt with the same amount of Greek yogurt? They Dont sell that apple one in Canada :(
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!
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! :)
How many cupcakes does this recipe make?
is it okay to freeze they with the icing on
I’m sure it would work, it may just change the texture a little! :)
I made this recipe for the 4th and it received rave reviews from everyone who ate the cup cakes. Thanks for an amazing recipe!
Your comment made my day! I’m so happy everyone loved them, thanks for coming back to comment! :)
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
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!
Thanks for sharing Kayla! I’m so glad they turned out so well! :)
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!
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
Hi Amanda! The yogurt is a 6 oz. container. :)
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
This looks like a great cups to grams converter! :)
Apple pie and cupcakes had a baby and this is what you get! LOVE!
These apple pie cupcakes sound perfect for fall. Holy yum!
Wow. These sounds so delicious! Perfect for fall!!
xo Michael
Yummy! All the flavor of a pie in a cute little cupcake, love it!