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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Apple Crisp Cupcakes
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Crisp Cupcakes. Each bite is a perfect blend of moist, spiced apple cupcake topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting and finished with a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering, birthday party, or just a sweet treat on a busy weeknight—these cupcakes will surely become a new favorite! Easy to make and completely customizable, they are an ideal dessert for all bakers, from beginners to experts. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a comforting experience that captures the essence of autumn.

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 (for streusel topping)
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned oats (for streusel topping)
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture; fold in diced apples.
  6. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter; sprinkle streusel on top.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool cupcakes before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

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