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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Apple Crisp Cupcakes
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Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Apple Crisp Cupcakes. Each soft, spiced cupcake is filled with tender apple pieces and topped with a crunchy streusel and a creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or as a sweet pick-me-up after a busy day, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles all around. With their comforting flavors reminiscent of homemade apple crisp, they make an ideal treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can enjoy them year-round or dress them up for festive events. Bake a batch today and experience the joy of these irresistible treats!

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, for streusel)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
  • 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 your muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Chill while preparing the batter.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
  6. Fold in diced apples carefully.
  7. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and sprinkle with chilled streusel.
  8. Bake for 22–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until creamy.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

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