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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Apple Crisp Cupcakes
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Discover the warmth of autumn with these delightful Apple Crisp Cupcakes! Each moist cupcake is brimming with tender apple pieces and topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for cozy family gatherings or simply indulging yourself. The blend of cinnamon and nutmeg creates a comforting flavor profile that will fill your kitchen with inviting aromas.

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 topping)
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (for streusel topping)
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned oats (for streusel topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for streusel topping)
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed, for streusel topping)
  • 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. Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt with cold butter until crumbly. Refrigerate.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with milk until just mixed. Fold in diced apples.
  6. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and top generously with streusel.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool before frosting each cupcake with cream cheese frosting.

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