Apple Crisp Cupcakes
Discover the joy of fall with these delightful Apple Crisp Cupcakes! Each soft, spiced cupcake is packed with tender apple chunks and topped with a crunchy streusel and creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these cupcakes bring the classic flavors of apple crisp into an individual serving format that everyone will love. They’re easy to make and ideal for sharing, ensuring smiles all around. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these Apple Crisp Cupcakes are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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)
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients and milk alternately; fold in diced apples.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and sprinkle with streusel topping.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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