Apple Crisp Cupcakes
If you’re craving a delightful autumn-inspired treat, look no further than these Apple Crisp Cupcakes! These charming cupcakes combine the warm flavors of spiced apples and buttery streusel, all crowned with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, they offer both comfort and indulgence. With their simple preparation and mouthwatering aroma, these cupcakes will quickly become a seasonal favorite you’ll want to bake again and again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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
- ÂĽ 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)
- â…“ cup packed brown sugar (for streusel)
- ÂĽ cup old-fashioned oats (for streusel)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt (for streusel)
- ÂĽ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed for streusel)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened for frosting)
- ÂĽ 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 muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, salt, and cold butter until crumbly; refrigerate.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples gently.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and top with streusel; bake for 22-25 minutes until golden.
- Cool before frosting with cinnamon cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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