Ingredients
– For the Cupcakes:
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp salt
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ cup buttermilk
– 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
– For the Streusel Topping:
– ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– ¼ cup all-purpose flour
– ½ tsp ground cinnamon
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
– Optional for Serving:
– Caramel sauce
– Whipped cream
Instructions
Making Apple Crisp Cupcakes is straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
8. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the cupcake batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
9. Add Streusel: Evenly distribute the streusel topping over each cupcake.
10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Cool: Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Optional Toppings: Drizzle with caramel sauce or serve with whipped cream for an extra special touch.
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible cupcakes effortlessly, ensuring they are a hit at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g