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Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

Ingredients

• 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
• 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

FROSTING:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Thinly sliced apples, optional

Directions

1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes.
2. 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.
3. Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with apple mixture.
4. In a large bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. If desired, top with apple slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 cupcake: 300 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.