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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. Moist and spiced, each cupcake is filled with juicy apple pieces, topped with a buttery streusel, and finished with a creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as a cozy weekend treat, these cupcakes capture the essence of autumn in every bite. The combination of textures—from the soft cupcake to the crunchy topping—creates an irresistible dessert that will leave everyone craving more.

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)
  • For the streusel: ½ cup all-purpose flour, â…“ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup old-fashioned oats, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
  • For the frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened), ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened), 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Refrigerate.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
  4. Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
  6. Fold in diced apples gently.
  7. Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full; sprinkle with streusel topping.
  8. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

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