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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Apple Crisp Cupcakes
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Apple Crisp Cupcakes! These moist cupcakes are infused with spiced apples, topped with a buttery streusel, and finished off with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any gathering or a sweet afternoon treat, these handheld desserts capture the essence of autumn in every bite. Whether you’re sharing them at a festive gathering or enjoying them solo, these cupcakes are sure to bring warmth and joy to your table.

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 (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)
  • 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. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel topping. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and then vanilla.
  5. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients alternating with milk; fold in diced apples gently.
  6. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter, top generously with streusel, and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool cupcakes before frosting them with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

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