Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful Apple Crisp Cupcakes. Each moist, spiced cupcake is generously filled with fresh apple chunks and topped with a buttery streusel and creamy cinnamon frosting, making them a perfect treat for any gathering or a comforting dessert at home. These cupcakes encapsulate the essence of fall, offering a sweet and satisfying experience that is both visually appealing and delicious. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cupcakes are sure to become a favorite!
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
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (for streusel)
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats (for streusel)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for streusel)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened for frosting)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 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 standard muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate while preparing the cupcake batter.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time while beating well after each addition. Then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix on low speed just until combined after each addition.
- Gently fold diced apples into the batter using a rubber spatula.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Generously sprinkle streusel topping over each cupcake.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar before mixing in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Once completely cool, pipe or spread frosting on top of each cupcake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg