Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Italian Apple Cupcakes


I've never  heard or tried Italian Apple Cupcakes before not until when I saw this recipe prepared by an Italian Chef from a Chinese magazine I weekly. What attracted me to the recipe is that not much effort is required to make these cupcakes. You only need to slice the apple with skin intact and mix them in with the batter. So here you are, this is the Italian Apple Cupcakes that I made yesterday. My verdict - the cake was excellent especially served warm! The cake was moist and soft and you can feel the crunch and tangy taste of the packed apple slices with every bite. It was not too sweet or rich and I'm sure that if you were to try it out you'll be delighted with the delicious taste.



I am submitting this post to Aspiring Bakers #13: Enjoy Cupcakes! (November 2011)
 hosted by Min of Min's Blog.


Italian Apple Cupcakes




     Ingredients: (makes 14)

     180g Butter
     150g Caster sugar
     3 Eggs (about 70g each), lightly beaten
     180g Plain flour (sifted)
     1/2 tsp Baking powder
     1 tsp Cinnamon powder
     1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
     4 Green apples, thinly sliced


      Method:
  • Cream butter, sugar and vanilla extract till light and creamy at medium speed. Lower speed, add in eggs bit by bit till well mixed and  add in sifted flour, baking powder and cinnamon powder.
  • Off machine and use a rubber spatula to mix the flour well and dump in all the sliced apples, mix well.
  • Scoop mixture into cups, bake at preheated oven at 170 for approximately 35 minutes.




  

Perfect for decadent afternoon tea or to serve with ice cream ~ Enjoy!





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Posted by Ann Low at 3:00 PM
Labels: Aspiring Bakers, Cupcakes/Muffins

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  1. Wah.... 很yummy lei. So everyone 开工了啦？ 哈哈。。。 我来吃先。

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  2. 很美味的蛋糕啊！嘻嘻嘻，我要一个当下午茶。谢谢~~

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  3. This sound so good, simple to prepare also...

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  4. 看起来很像蛋挞叻
    很美～我喜欢(^o^)
    那个叉子也好可爱哦

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  5. never heard of this but seeing the slices of apples inside the cake appears quite special to me!

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  7. So pretty and look so good. I want to try leh. :) So 'yao kwee' hor!

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  8. this sounds interesting to put apple slices in the cupcake...the cake really look moist and soft...and, i like your fork too...xixi

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  9. Ann this is a very clever method of making the cupcake. The texture turns out in layers. Looks beautiful and appealing. I like it very much! Thanks for sharing this!

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  10. These look so perfect! Gorgeous recipe. And I love your little cupcake-topped spoon :)

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  11. So special! Thks for sharing the recipe ^_^

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  12. they look lovely Ann!

    thanks for sharing this discovery of yours! the photos are great too!

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  13. 哇，苹果一层一层的，每一口都有咬到咧！
    拿来当下午茶甜点，是相当棒的选择。 (♥♥,)

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  14. Wah, I can see layers and layers of apples, so tempting la! I think the flavour of cinnamon matches very well with the apple, awesome!

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  15. 很饱满的料哦
    看了很喜欢
    想吃^^

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  16. How great are these! So handy and portable to bring EVERYWHERE.

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  17. These cupcake really good! Lots of apple layers. Bookmarked. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. What a gorgeous looking cupcake! U're so talented, Ann. Oh, I love that cute fork! I want, I want! Hahaha!

    BTW, I'm conducting a Giveaway! Come & win some great prizes! Fabulous Loreal Giveaway @ Luxury Haven!

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  19. They look so irresistible! Love the beautiful layers, apples and cinnamon, they can never go wrong.

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  20. Jane, Joceline ~ 你们两位一起来好了，我可以在做一份，还可以让你们打包呢。。。 :D

    Yes Sonia, this is super quick and easy.

    J.O. ~ 真的有点像。。。 那叉子买了很久，现在才派上用场。

    Lena，have a try :)

    Thanks Han Ker :)

    Chris, 'muay la' hahaa...

    Sherleen, hehee... looks like that fork is a good '配角':)

    Li Shuan, This is a very easy recipe and the cake tastes really good. Have a try :)

    Thanks Healthyfoodietravels :)

    Esther, you're welcome.

    Thanks Dudut :)

    小鱼，谢谢哦！

    Min，have a try, you'll love this :)

    小鲸，我可以请你吃，你几时要来 :))

    Vivian, you're welcome.

    Shirley, Thanks for the invite. I'm coming now ... :D

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  21. I tot you layered in the apples, but no, they were just spooned in.
    Magical!

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  22. wow!the cupcakes are packed with apple slices!Seems to have more apples than batter! Definitely decadent for sure. :)

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  23. Wow, very generous on the apples..a mouthful in every bite! I'm sure those granny smiths makes it less sweet and more apple aroma...yum!

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  24. Wow, apples in every bite, just like biting into an apple! Looks wonderful!

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  25. I love the pretty layering of the apples! Thanks for the recipe.

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  26. This looks delicious..Perfectly made dear...Should try it some day...Thanks for the recipe dear.

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  28. I really like the look and this recipe!

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  29. This is a beautiful recipe and I love the way you have presented it. I'm don't have a sweet tooth so this kind of savoury sweet treats is down my alley! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. those look amazing Anne. I could eat the screen. Definately bookmarking this one. Have more apples than I know what to do with at the moment. Maybe Oliver would like to make these over the weekend...

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  31. It looks gorgeous with that apple slices on top and those layers of sliced crunchy apple inside - just perfect !

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  32. I've never heard of this too! Looks and sounds yummy! Love the layers :)

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  33. This is so apple good. I am going to try this out. Yeh to eat this with a scoop of ice cream...truly heavenly ! I wish you could send some over to me :p I am so glutton...I have been eating non stop * shaking the head...but one thing comforting fact is having a good appetite is a blessing ! :) Have a nice day and thanks for sharing this delicious italian cupcakes !

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  34. I love the layers of apples in the cupcakes, am pretty sure they are very delicious!

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  35. Interesting cupcakes, I bet it delicious. ;p

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  36. Look very nice and I suppose will be very tasty. With the apple slices taking up some of the space, I can tell myself I am eating less of the fats. hehehe.

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  37. Mmmmm...love this. Looks very moist, healthy and delicious! I need 2 for tea time :D Any more left?

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  38. Gorgeous muffins..soft, moist crumb and loaded with tangy apples. Yummy!

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  39. i never heard of it too before... but they absolutely look gorgeous and irresistable. lovely photos as always an!
    malou

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  40. Thanks Wendy :)

    Travellingfoodies, hahaa...you're right! :D

    Bee, Really you'll try this easy recipe. The cake was really yummy,I even toasted the cake the next day...still very soft and fresh :)

    You're welcome Aarthi :)

    Chopinand ~ Thanks!

    Oh Sarah, that's nice to hear you're going to let Oliver to help you in the kitchen :)

    Thank you Anne :)

    Elin, Thank you for your compliment. Have a try on this easy and yummy recipe. You'll love it!

    Sherlyn, hahaa...me too!

    Mary, sure! I still kept few in my fridge. Just toast the cake and you
    a very soft and fresh cake :)

    Thanks Angie & Malou for your comments :)

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  41. Thanks Wendy :)

    Travellingfoodies, hahaa...you're right! :D

    Bee, Really you'll try this easy recipe. The cake was really yummy,I even toasted the cake the next day...still very soft and fresh :)

    You're welcome Aarthi :)

    Chopinand ~ Thanks!

    Oh Sarah, that's nice to hear you're going to let Oliver to help you in the kitchen :)

    Thank you Anne :)

    Elin, Thank you for your compliment. Have a try on this easy and yummy recipe. You'll love it!

    Sherlyn, hahaa...me too!

    Mary, sure! I still kept few in my fridge. Just toast the cake and you
    a very soft and fresh cake :)

    Thanks Angie & Malou for your comments :)

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  42. These look absolutely delicious and I LOVE green apples!

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  43. These look fabulous! I absolutely love the layers in the cake. I need to try this soon!

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  44. I've also never tried or heard of Italian Apple Cupcake before. It's very interesting and it looks pretty easy to make too! I love your folk. I think I mentioned before too. Isn't the folk also "apple" and "cupcake"? =)

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  45. I have never heard of Italian Apple Cake too! This cupcake serving size is just perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

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  46. such irresistible little cupcake. simply magical. Thanks for sharing it.
    Happy weekend.
    Kristy

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  47. Thank you everyone for your lovely comments :)
    Hope you all have a wonderful weekend :)

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  48. This Italian Apple Cupcake is indeed interesting and unique. I've never heard, or seen it before too, but it looks very tasty and a little like lasagna with the layering. ;)
    Tks for sharing this wonderful recipe and have a wonderful weekend! ;)

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  49. Wow, this recipe is too good to be missed. Bookmarked and I'm just drooling over the pictures.....awesome! Have a pleasant weekend!

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  51. @Cheah
    Right Cheah. You'll not regret after trying it :)

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  52. I think I'll have to make this soon. I have some lovely Honeycrisp Minnesotan apples sitting on my counter and I am wondering what to do with them. I like that these cupcakes have lots of apples in them. Looks very yummy!

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  53. The recipe sounds very easy and simple and I have all the ingredients.Bookmarked to try it

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  54. Ann, this looks yummy and easy :)

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  55. Hi Biren, Really hope you'll give this a try.

    Thanks Alice :)

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  56. looks great going to mention you in my next post, i made the shrimp eggdrop soup so good

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  58. Wow a new one for me and lucky for me I didnt miss it... fabulous photos and recipe!

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  59. These cupcakes sound delicious!! They're so pretty too!

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  60. Hi Claudia, so nice to see you again. Thank you for your compliment :)

    Thank you Jennie. I love your lovely salad :)

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  61. Ann, this is really soft, moist and good! Except my presentation is not as pretty as yours - I don't get the spiral layer within the cake. Did you layer the apple slices piece by piece? Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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    1. Thanks for trying :) I just spooned in the sliced apples like the picture shown.

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  62. Ann, I think I may have used too big a muffin tray; I used 2 trays of 12-hole muffin tray. So next time, I will use a 6-hole muffin tray instead and see how if I can get the nice presentation like yours. Thanks!

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