Delightfully soft vanilla cupcakes filled with creamy apple cinnamon cheesecake and topped with luscious frosting—every bite is a cozy embrace of autumn flavors!
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
For the apple cheesecake filling:
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup apple pie filling (chopped finely) or cooked apple chunks
- 1 tsp cornstarch (if apples are juicy)
For the frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of cinnamon (for dusting)
Directions:
- Prepare the cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a cupcake tray with liners. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk. Divide batter into cupcake liners. - Add the filling:
Mix cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, and apple filling. Scoop out a small center of each cupcake and insert a spoonful of the filling. - Bake:
Bake for 18–22 minutes until the tops spring back. Cool completely on a wire rack. - Frosting time:
Beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and dust lightly with cinnamon.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes | 🍳 Baking Time: 20 minutes | ⏱️ Total Time: 40 minutes
🔥 Kcal: Approx. 290 per cupcake | 🍽️ Servings: 12
Fall in love with every bite—these cupcakes are a perfect blend of sweet, spice, and everything nice!