Description
Apple Crumble Cupcakes are a deliciously cozy dessert that perfectly blends the warm flavors of spiced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. These cupcakes feature a tender cake base filled with a rich apple filling, all topped with creamy cinnamon buttercream and a satisfying crunchy crumble. Ideal for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to festive celebrations, these delightful treats will impress your loved ones and make any gathering sweeter. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create these charming cupcakes that are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples
- 30 g light brown soft sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp mixed spice
- 1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 10 g butter (unsalted)
- 8 g light brown soft sugar (for crumble topping)
- 17 g plain flour
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon (for crumble topping)
- 175 g unsalted butter (softened)
- 175 g light brown soft sugar (for cupcakes)
- 3 large eggs
- 175 g self-raising flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for cupcakes)
- 1/4 tsp mixed spice (for cupcakes)
- 175 g unsalted butter (softened, for buttercream)
- 350 g icing sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for buttercream)
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking chopped apples with sugar and spices until soft; let cool.
- Make the crumble topping by mixing flour, sugar, and cinnamon with butter; bake until golden.
- For the cupcakes, cream softened butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then fold in flour and spices.
- Bake in a lined cupcake tin until golden.
- Assemble by coring cooled cupcakes, filling with apple mixture, frosting with buttercream, and topping with crumble.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg