Description
Homemade Apple Spice Cupcakes are a perfect fall treat. They combine fresh apples with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a moist and flavorful cupcake. This recipe is easy to make, making it suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy the comforting aroma and taste of autumn with these delightful spiced apple cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- Optional: Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the finely chopped apples into the wet mixture, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- After baking, remove the tray from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If you choose to add cream cheese frosting, allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Use fresh, seasonal apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best taste.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting.
- These cupcakes can be made into mini cupcakes by reducing the baking time.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Whole wheat flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour, but it may alter the texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: N/A