Apple Crumble Cupcakes
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Apple Crumble Cupcakes. These delightful treats combine soft, spiced cupcakes with a luscious apple filling and creamy cinnamon buttercream, all topped with a crunchy crumble. Perfect for any occasion—from casual family gatherings to festive celebrations—these cupcakes are sure to impress. With their irresistible blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and tender apples, every bite feels like a cozy embrace. Easy to prepare and loved by both kids and adults alike, these cupcakes will fill your kitchen with the inviting aroma of freshly baked goodness. Enjoy them as an everyday dessert or a special sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples
- 30 g light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp mixed spice
- 1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 10 g butter (unsalted)
- 8 g light brown sugar (for crumble)
- 17 g plain flour (for crumble)
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon (for crumble)
- 175 g butter or baking spread (softened, unsalted)
- 175 g light brown 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 butter (softened, unsalted; for buttercream)
- 350 g icing sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for buttercream)
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Make the apple filling: Peel and chop the apples. Cook in a pan with brown sugar, cornflour, cinnamon, and mixed spice over low heat for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Prepare the crumble topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl; add softened butter and rub until crumbly. Bake at 180C/375F for 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Bake the cupcakes: Cream butter and brown sugar, then add eggs one by one. Fold in flour and spices. Fill cupcake cases and bake at 160C/350F for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Assemble: Cool cupcakes completely before frosting with cinnamon buttercream made from creamed butter, icing sugar, cinnamon, and milk. Top with apple filling and crumble.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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