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Apple Crumble Cupcakes: The Perfect Fall Dessert Recipe

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These Apple Crumble Cupcakes are everything you love about a classic apple crumble baked into a soft, spiced cupcake. With a moist apple-cinnamon base, buttery brown sugar crumble topping, and a swirl of creamy vanilla frosting, each bite tastes like cozy autumn comfort. Perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving desserts, or when you just crave something warm and sweet.

  • Total Time: ~1 hour
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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For the cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

For the crumble topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup cold butter, cubed

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 23 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

  • Make the crumble: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly. Set aside.

  • Mix the batter: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.

  • Combine dry ingredients and fold them into the wet mixture. Stir in chopped apples.

  • Fill liners ¾ full, sprinkle crumble topping evenly over each cupcake.

  • Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

 

  • Frost: Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy. Pipe over cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

  • Make the crumble: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly. Set aside.

  • Mix the batter: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.

  • Combine dry ingredients and fold them into the wet mixture. Stir in chopped apples.

  • Fill liners ¾ full, sprinkle crumble topping evenly over each cupcake.

  • Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

 

  • Frost: Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy. Pipe over cooled cupcakes.

  • Author: chef agh
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20–30 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Cuisine: american