Apple Crisp Cupcakes
If you’re craving a seasonal treat that perfectly captures the flavors of autumn, Apple Crisp Cupcakes are just what you need! These delightful cupcakes combine moist, spiced batter with fresh apple chunks and are crowned with a buttery streusel topping and creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dessert or a family gathering, these easy-to-make treats will impress everyone at the table. Enjoy the cozy essence of fall in every bite!
- 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)
- For the streusel: ½ cup all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Chill.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk until just combined; fold in diced apples.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter; sprinkle with chilled streusel.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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