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Apple Crumble Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes that combine soft, spiced apple cake with a crunchy streusel topping, perfect for autumn festivities.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Cupcakes, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil Helps keep the cake moist.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature preferred.
  • 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream For extra moisture.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon For flavor.
  • 1 cup apples, peeled and diced Use Granny Smith mixed with Honeycrisp for best results.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, cold and cubed Keep cold to achieve crumble texture.
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats For added crunch.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and oil until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the buttermilk.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
Streusel Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Baking
  1. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
  2. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each cupcake.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a citrus twist, add lemon zest to the apples before mixing into the batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes tender and moist.