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Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

These moist cupcakes are filled with a sweet apple pie mixture, and crowned with a dollop of lucscious cinnamon buttercream.
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Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes

  • 1 pkg yellow cake mix regular size
  • 1 can Apple Pie Filling cut the apples into small pieces

OR make your own Apple Pie Filling

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 medium tart apples peeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

For the Frosting

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for 24 cupcakes; cool cupcakes completely.
  • If using canned Apple Pie Filling, skip ahead to step 3.
  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples and brown sugar; cook and stir until apples are tender, 10-12 minutes. 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. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  • Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from the top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with apple mixture.
  • In a large bowl, combine the 5 frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost the cupcakes.
Keyword Apple, Cinnamon, Cupcakes