Description
Apple Crisp Cupcakes are a delightful autumn treat that combines the flavors of classic apple crisp into a moist, spiced cupcake. Each bite bursts with tender apple pieces, complemented by a crunchy streusel topping and rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings or any occasion, these handheld desserts are sure to impress family and friends. With their easy preparation and customizable topping options, they make for a fun baking project, even for beginners.
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)
- 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 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.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk; fold in diced apples.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and top with streusel.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg