Apple Crisp Cupcakes
If you’re in search of a warm and comforting dessert that embodies the flavors of fall, these Apple Crisp Cupcakes are your perfect solution. Picture moist, spiced cupcakes filled with tender apples, all topped with a crunchy streusel layer and luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. They offer the nostalgic taste of apple crisp in a delightful, handheld form—ideal for any occasion, from casual weeknight desserts to festive gatherings. Easy to make and even easier to share, these cupcakes will quickly become a favorite among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 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)
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for streusel)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed for streusel)
- 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, mix 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 granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk; fold in diced apples.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter and top with streusel.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden; cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (95g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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