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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Apple Crisp Cupcakes
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Experience the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Crisp Cupcakes. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg blended with sweet, juicy apples, each bite is a celebration of autumn. Topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting and a buttery streusel crunch, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering or a simple afternoon treat. Not only are they easy to make, but they also bring smiles to faces young and old alike. Bake a batch today and enjoy the warmth and sweetness that these cupcakes offer!

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)
  • â…“ 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
  6. Fold in diced apples gently.
  7. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and top with streusel mixture.
  8. Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool before frosting with the cream cheese mixture.

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