Apple Crisp Cupcakes
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Crisp Cupcakes! Each cupcake features a moist, spiced cake filled with tender apple pieces, reminiscent of a classic apple crisp. Topped with a crunchy streusel and a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting, these treats are perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to weeknight desserts. The aroma wafting through your kitchen as they bake will make your mouth water, and the first bite will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cupcakes are a must-try this autumn!
- 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 topping)
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed, for streusel topping)
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in 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 and then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined. Fold in diced apples gently.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle on streusel topping.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown; cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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