Apple Crisp Cupcakes
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delectable Apple Crisp Cupcakes! Each bite offers a delightful combination of moist cake, spiced apples, and a crunchy streusel topping, all crowned with luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to simple weeknight treats—these cupcakes are not only easy to prepare but also bring warmth and joy to your dessert table. With just the right balance of sweetness and spice, they are sure to become a favorite among both kids and adults alike. Bake them ahead of time for convenience, and enjoy their deliciousness throughout the week!
- 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
- 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)
- 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 muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel topping. Cut in cold butter until crumbly; refrigerate.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light; add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined. Fold in diced apples gently.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter; sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown; cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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