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BUTTERCREAM BETRAYAL

What it’s about:

Intent on getting their two mischievous dogs under control, Emory Martinez and her half sister, Vannie, join a group dog training program led by Shawn Parker. With a graduation certificate just within grasp and a party to celebrate their hard-won achievements, what could go wrong? For starters, their two dogs have decided to wreak havoc during the party and tempers flare. It turns out not everyone is pleased with the dog trainer and his mother, the condo association president. Whispers of the mother and son’s misbehavior, or worse, fly amongst the barks, whines, and growls of the canines.

When Emory finds the body of Mrs. Parker amidst an explosive situation, it becomes apparent there is more truth to the whispers instead of just gossip. Could one of the canine-loving participants be responsible? Or an outsider who hated her heavy-handed rule over the condo homeowners? Emory, Vannie, and octogenarian Tillie must sift through the clues to find out who has been betrayed and who has decided to take justice into their own hands.

Recipes included, like the Apple-Pie Filled Cupcakes I’m sharing today!

 

 

 

 

I’m giving away a print copy of Buttercream Betrayal plus a $10 Amazon gift card to one lucky recipient. Contest ends September 18, 2022 at 11:59 pm PST and is limited to U.S. residents only. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)

 

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With a makeover, these boxed cake mix-based Apple-Pie Filled Cupcakes bring autumn flavors to the dessert table! Recipe shared with permission granted by Kim Davis, author of BUTTERCREAM BETRAYAL.

 

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Apple Pie-Filled Cupcakes

Makes 16 - 18 cupcakes

Ingredients
Cupcakes
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • Ingredients called for on box: eggs, water, and oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Apple Pie Filling
  • 1 pound tart apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Buttercream Frosting
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, defrosted
  • Optional Garnish: Cinnamon sticks, coarse demerara sugar
Instructions
Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the cupcakes according to the cake-mix package directions, adding the cinnamon and nutmeg to the bowl with the dry mix.
  3. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full with the prepared batter and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. A few moist crumbs are fine.
  4. Remove the cupcakes from the tins and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Apple Pie Filling
  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring until combined and the apples are coated with the mixture.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the apples soften, about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir frequently and lower heat when the filling begins to bubble. Cook until the sauce thickens and begins to evaporate.
  3. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting
  1. Using a stand mixer, beat the butter until creamy, about 3 minutes on medium-high speed. Reduce the speed to low and add the cinnamon and salt. Once combined, slowly add the confectioners’ sugar.
  2. Once the sugar has been incorporated, add 3 tablespoons of the defrosted apple juice concentrate. Increase the speed to medium high and beat until light and fluffy. If needed, add additional apple juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
Putting it together:
  1. Using a rounded teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop out the centers of the cupcakes.
  2. Spoon the cooled filling into the centers, packing it in.
  3. Using a large star tip, pipe swirls of the buttercream over the tops of the cupcakes. Sprinkle with demerara sugar and garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.

 

With a makeover, these boxed cake mix-based Apple-Pie Filled Cupcakes bring autumn flavors to the dessert table! Recipe shared with permission granted by Kim Davis, author of BUTTERCREAM BETRAYAL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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With a makeover, these boxed cake mix-based Apple-Pie Filled Cupcakes bring autumn flavors to the dessert table! Recipe shared with permission granted by Kim Davis, author of BUTTERCREAM BETRAYAL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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With a makeover, these boxed cake mix-based Apple-Pie Filled Cupcakes bring autumn flavors to the dessert table! Recipe shared with permission granted by Kim Davis, author of BUTTERCREAM BETRAYAL.

 

 

 

Early reviews are coming in for Buttercream Betrayal!

“Davis outdoes herself in this latest caper, including side stories on puppy mills, blackmail, money laundering, theft, and secret alliances. I thoroughly enjoyed this latest episode in the lives of a charming and funny cast, and now I am eager to find out what happens in the next one.” ~ James Cudney, This Is My Truth Now

“A cozy mystery to savor! The murder mystery is top-notch and very absorbing… This series features one of my favorite casts of likable, ‘I know I’d enjoy being friends with them’ characters.” ~ Linda Langford, Chatting About Cozies

 

 

 

With a makeover, these boxed cake mix-based Apple-Pie Filled Cupcakes bring autumn flavors to the dessert table! Recipe shared with permission granted by Kim Davis, author of BUTTERCREAM BETRAYAL.

 

 

 

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65 thoughts on “Apple-Pie Filled Cupcakes”

  1. Congratulations!! This has been such a fun journey, can’t wait to catch up with these character “friends”! The Apple cupcakes look perfect for fall!

  2. I grew up with a country grandma who made cake batter from scratch and she never used icing from a can. It was always Buttercream Frosting.

  3. This cover is absolutely adorable and it looks like a fantastic book that I would love a chance to win. Thanks for your great generosity.

  6. I’m loving this newest book in the series! I look forward to making these cupcakes as they’re perfect for fall.

  11. We have several large apple orchards in our area.
    Can’t wait for them to start picking. want to try
    this recipe. thanks txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  12. Congratulations on the release of BUTTERCREAM BETRAYAL! It’s on my TBR list and I can’t wait for the opportunity to read and review it. Wonderful cover and I know it’s a fabulous read because I love all your books.

    Thank you for the yummy Apple Pie-Filled Cupcakes recipe. I will be trying these – soon.

  13. How exciting…a new cozy, and this amazing recipe with a surprise inside. Best type of pastry!!!! Thank you Kim for spreading the love and the fun!!!!

  19. Congrats to you and happy release day I am just so happy for you I knew from your first book that you would be a successful author..

  20. Congrats on the new book! The cover is adorable! And the recipe looks delicious! I LOVE apples and buttercream!

  32. Congratulations on your new release! It sounds like a great read and I love the cover! The apple filled cupcakes sound delicious, thank you for sharing the recipe. Have a great rest of the week and stay safe.

  41. Congratulations for a truly wonderful series!!!!! Your books are fantastic reads and I cannot wait to dig into this one! Thank you for giveaway!

  45. Those cupcakes look and sound delicious. I am pretty sure they would be a hit with my husband. Thanks for sharing.

  46. Congrats on Buttercream Betrayal! I can’t wait to read it, and these apple pie filled cupcakes sound amazing! I’ll definitely be making them soon.

  50. Love this idea! I don’t really like pie because I not fond of crust. I love cake. Can’t wait to try these.

  52. Congrats on new release!!! The recipe sounds amazing. I hope I get a chance to win this book. Thanks for your generosity.

  54. The cupcake picture looks interesting. Like Connie Reynolds, I’m not crazy about pie crusts. I have a dutch apple pie recipe that I make for my father. It’s just apple crisp (which I’d much rather have) in a pie crust.

  56. The recipe sounds yummy. And I love the dogs on the book cover . I know I would enjoy reading your book.

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