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Apple Crumble Cupcakes

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These Apple Crumble Cupcakes are cozy, comforting, and perfect for fall. A moist apple-spiced cupcake topped with a crunchy crumble and caramel drizzle, they capture the essence of autumn in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1 cup (120g) peeled and finely chopped apples (use tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (for crumble topping)
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • Caramel sauce (optional, for garnish)
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Then, mix in the buttermilk until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumble topping. Pour in the melted butter and stir until crumbly.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over each cupcake.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with nuts if desired.

Notes

[‘Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.’, ‘Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.’, ‘If the crumble topping starts to brown too quickly, cover the cupcakes loosely with foil during the last few minutes of baking.’, ‘Let the cupcakes cool completely before adding caramel sauce to avoid it melting off.’]

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Keywords: apple crumble cupcakes, fall dessert, apple spice cupcakes, caramel drizzle cupcakes

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