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Apple Crumble Cupcakes

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These Apple Crumble Cupcakes are the ultimate cozy fall dessert, blending the soft sweetness of spiced cupcakes with a crunchy, buttery crumble topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • 1 cup (120g) finely diced apples (peeled and cored)
  • 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (for crumble topping)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for crumble topping)
  • 3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for crumble topping)
  • Optional: A drizzle of caramel sauce
  • Optional: A dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumble topping. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a fork to create a sandy texture. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Spoon the batter into the liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Optional garnish: Once cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.’, ‘Use cold butter for the crumble topping to achieve the perfect crumbly texture.’, ‘Freshly diced apples provide the best flavor—avoid pre-packaged apple slices.’, ‘Test for doneness using a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cupcakes are ready.’, ‘Allow cupcakes to cool completely before storing to avoid soggy tops.’]

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Keywords: Apple Crumble Cupcakes, Fall Dessert, Easy Cupcake Recipe, Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes

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