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Cherry Pie Cupcake Recipe

Published: Jul 24, 2022 by Eileen xo

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These cherry pie cupcakes are the perfect combination of cinnamon-sugar flavor and sweet cherry filling. The vanilla cinnamon frosting is light and fluffy, and the entire cupcake is finished with a cherry pie filling on top!

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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Equipment
  • Instructions
  • Storage
  • Expert Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Variations
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Similar recipes
  • Cherry Pie Cupcakes

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • Made with simple ingredients and no special equipment required.
  • These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion - from birthdays to barbecues and everything in between!
  • Cherry pie filling is the star of these cupcakes, giving them a sweet and tart flavor that is irresistible.
  • The rich cinnamon-sugar flavor of the cake pairs perfectly with the light and fluffy frosting.

Ingredients

Ingredients to make homemade vanilla cupcakes with cherry pie fillings.

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Vanilla Cinnamon Frosting

  • unsalted butter, softened
  • vegetable oil
  • white granulated sugar
  • large eggs, room temperature
  • pure vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  •  salt
  • ground cinnamon
  • whole milk, room temperature
  • cherry pie filling
  • unsalted butter, softened
  • confectioners sugar
  • whole milk
  • ground cinnamon
  • vanilla paste

Equipment

  • cupcake pans
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • medium bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • ice cream scoop
  • piping bag with a large star tip

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

Cherry Pie Cupcakes

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two cupcake trays with liners. Set aside

Step 2: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, oil, and sugar until light and completely combined.

Step 3: Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition, then the vanilla extract. Set aside.

Step 4: In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5: Gently fold half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture, then the milk, then the remaining flour mixture.

Step 6: Portion 1 scoop (approximately 1 to 1 ½ Tablespoons) of batter into each cupcake liner and bake for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place 1 Tablespoon of cherry pie filling in the center of the cupcake. Cover the cupcakes with the remaining cupcake batter (approximately 1 ½ Tablespoon each).

A cupcake tip with vanilla cupcakes with cherry pie filling in each cupcake.

Step 8: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cupcakes are completely set and an inserted toothpick comes out without any wet cake batter.

Baked Vanilla Cupcakes in a muffin tin that have a cherry pie filling.

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare your vanilla cinnamon frosting.

Vanilla Cinnamon Frosting

Step 1: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat together the butter and 2 cups of confectioners sugar for 2 minutes until smooth.

A large mixing bowl with a whisk attached and whipped cream being mixed in the bowl.

Step 2: Add 2 Tablespoons of milk, cinnamon, and vanilla paste, and beat well to incorporate. Add additional confectioners sugar, to taste and texture preferences.

Step 3: Scoop the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Swirl a circle of the frosting onto the top of each cooled cupcake.

A cupcake being frosted with vanilla cinnamon frosting through a piping bag.

Step 4: Spoon a tablespoon or so of cherry pie filling into the center of the frosting.

A vanilla cinnamon frosted cupcake with a dollop of cherry pie filling in the center.

Storage

Store cupcakes in an airtight covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Cupcakes can be frozen without the frosting and pie filling for up to 2 months.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip: Be careful to not overmix the cupcake batter. Overmixing will result in a tough cupcake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bake cupcakes with pie filling in the middle?

I don't recommend it. However, you can scoop some of the cupcakes out of the middle and add the cherry pie filling once the cupcakes are baked.

How do you fill cupcake liners without making a mess?

To easily fill the cupcake liners I recommend using a cookie scoop. This helps to keep the mess down.

How high do you fill cupcakes?

It is best to fill the cupcakes ⅔ the way full. But, never fill more than ¾ quarter of the way full.

Should I Grease cupcake liners?

No, you don't need to grease cupcake liners. The batter will do that for you.

Variations

  • Cake flour: You can substitute cake flour for all-purpose flour if desired. This will result in a lighter cupcake.
  • Cherry pie filling: Any type of pie filling can be used in these cupcakes. Try using raspberry, blueberry or even apple pie filling will work for this recipe.
  • Cake mix: Instead of making homemade cake mix you can use a box of white cake mix if you prefer.

Serving Suggestions

  • Our Air Fryer Turkey Burger is a delicious, juicy, quick, and easy recipe! These burgers pair well with these cupcakes with cherry pie filling.
  • Pea Salad with Bacon is the perfect dish to take to any potluck or picnic. It's light, healthy, and full of flavor. It's a staple summertime salad that your whole family will enjoy.
  • Enjoy a refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea! A homemade fruity tea that's a real thirst quencher. It is full of ripe, juicy strawberries combined with sweet tea. And a delicious way to cool off on a hot summer day.
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Cherry Pie Cupcakes

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry pie cupcakes, cherry pie cupcakes recipe, cupcakes with cherry pie filliing
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories:
Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

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  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • 12 cupcake pan
  • cupcake liners
  • Hand Mixer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups white granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 (20) ounce can, cherry pie filling

Vanilla Cinnamon Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2-3 Tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

Instructions

Cherry Pie Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cupcake trays with liners. Set aside
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter, oil, and sugar until light and completely combined.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition, then the vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • Gently fold half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture, then the milk, then the remaining flour mixture.
  • Portion 1 scoop (approximately 1 to 1 ½ Tablespoons) of batter into each cupcake liner and bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place 1 Tablespoon of cherry pie filling in the center of the cupcake. Cover the cupcakes with remaining cupcake batter (approximately 1 ½ Tablespoons each).
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cupcakes are completely set and an inserted toothpick comes out without any wet cake batter.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare your vanilla cinnamon frosting.

Vanilla Cinnamon Frosting

  • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat together the butter and 2 cups of confectioners sugar for 2 minutes until smooth.
  • Add 2 Tablespoons of milk, cinnamon, and vanilla paste, beat well to incorporate. Add additional confectioners sugar, to taste and texture preferences.
  • Scoop the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • Swirl a circle of the frosting onto the top of each cooled cupcake. Spoon a Tablespoon or so of cherry pie filling into the centre of the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake
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