Description
Apple Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes are a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, combining the flavors of apple and cinnamon in a fun cupcake form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and walnuts, if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top of the batter in each cupcake.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cupcake, add more sugar to the batter.
- These cupcakes can be topped with cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg