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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Apple Crisp Cupcakes
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Crisp Cupcakes. Each bite offers a moist, spiced cupcake bursting with fresh apple chunks, topped with a crunchy streusel and rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for family gatherings or a sweet treat during the week, these cupcakes bring comfort and joy to any occasion. They are easy to make and can be baked ahead of time, making them ideal for busy days. With their handheld convenience, they are perfect for parties or picnics without the need for utensils. Let’s create these scrumptious delights together!

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 the streusel)
  • â…“ cup packed brown sugar (for the streusel)
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned oats (for the streusel)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for the streusel)
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed, for the streusel)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened, for the frosting)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened, for the frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for the frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for the frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients alternating with milk; fold in apples gently.
  6. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and top generously with streusel.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden; cool before frosting.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

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