Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Apple Crisp Cupcakes. With a moist and spiced base filled with tender apple chunks, topped with a crunchy streusel and creamy frosting, each bite is a comforting treat that brings joy to any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings, cozy evenings, or festive celebrations, these cupcakes are both visually appealing and irresistibly delicious. Easy to make, they allow bakers of all skill levels to showcase their culinary talents while satisfying sweet cravings. Served warm or at room temperature, these cupcakes promise to be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (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 (cubed, 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 the 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; refrigerate.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk; fold in diced apples gently.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter and top with streusel.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown; cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg