Description
Apple Crisp Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of warm, spiced flavors and comforting textures, perfect for celebrating the essence of fall. These moist cupcakes are filled with tender apple pieces and topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel that adds a satisfying crunch. Finished off with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting, they are an irresistible treat for family gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or anytime you crave something sweet. Easy to make and highly customizable, these cupcakes will quickly become a favorite among bakers and dessert lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 (for streusel)
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats (for streusel)
- 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 (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture while alternating with milk; fold in diced apples gently.
- Divide batter into muffin cups; top with streusel mixture.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown; cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg