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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Apple Crisp Cupcakes
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Apple Crisp Cupcakes are the perfect cozy treat to embrace the flavors of fall! These delightful cupcakes bring together spiced apples, a crunchy streusel topping, and creamy frosting, creating a deliciously comforting dessert that everyone will love. Easy to make and beautifully portable, they are ideal for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or simply when you crave something sweet.

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)
  • For the streusel topping: ½ cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup old-fashioned oats, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
  • For the frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened), ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened), 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel topping. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces; refrigerate.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Use an electric mixer to cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined. Fold in the diced apples gently.
  6. Divide the batter among muffin cups and sprinkle generously with the streusel topping. Press it into the batter slightly.
  7. Bake for about 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Cool in the pan for about five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While cooling, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar followed by vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fluffy.
  10. Once cooled completely, frost your cupcakes with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

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