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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Apple Crisp Cupcakes
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If you’re craving a delightful treat that encapsulates the warmth of fall, these Apple Crisp Cupcakes are your answer! Each moist, spiced cupcake is generously filled with fresh apple chunks and crowned with a buttery streusel topping and creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes bring both comfort and joy to your table, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in. They are simple to make and even more fun to share!

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
  • 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 (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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add your dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with milk.
  7. Gently fold in your diced apples until just combined.
  8. Divide your batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each cupcake, pressing it down slightly.
  10. Bake for about 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Let your cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. While cooling, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar followed by vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fluffy.
  13. Once cooled, pipe or spread your frosting on top of each cupcake.

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