DIY Apple Cupcakes

1 min read September 13, 2026 Lindi Haws
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School is around the corner and it’s time to start getting prepared for the school year ahead. I like to throw a Back To School Party every year to get the kids excited for the new year! We play back to school games and I give away Back To School Kits and DIY Apple Favor Boxes to show the kids how proud I am of them for starting a new year.

Recipe Time
20 to 35 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
13 to 15 Servings
Ingredients:
15 Cupcakes
  • Cupcakes (store bought or homemade)
  • Frosting (store bought or homemade)
  • Red Sprinkles
Step
1

Take your cupcakes and frost them. Dip the cupcakes in a bowl of red sprinkles, making sure they are completely covered in sprinkles.

DIY Apple Cupcakes step 1
Step
2

Print the file on heavy white cardstock. I like 110 lb paper.

 

Download the free Apple Cupcake Topper here!

Step
3

Cut out the FREE PRINTABLE Apple Stems.

DIY Apple Cupcakes step 3
Step
4

Stick the apple decal in the cupcake and enjoy!

DIY Apple Cupcakes step 4
Step
5

Don’t forget to check out my Back-To-School GarlandPersonalized Pencil BoxesApple Favor Boxes and Back-To-School Kits to go along with the Back To School Party post.

DIY Apple Cupcakes step 5

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