Apple Crisp Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Apple Crisp Cupcakes. Each bite features a moist, spiced cake studded with fresh apple pieces, topped with a buttery streusel and an irresistible cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings or an afternoon treat, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also easy to whip up. Their charming presentation makes them ideal for sharing with friends and family. Enjoy the comforting aroma and taste of autumn in every cupcake!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- â…“ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed, for streusel topping)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel topping; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with milk into the wet mixture; fold in diced apples gently.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter; sprinkle streusel topping on each.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown; cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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