Description
Moist apple-spiced cupcakes meet a buttery streusel crunch and gooey caramel drizzle. These mini treats capture everything we love about fall desserts in one bite-sized indulgence. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled)
For the Streusel Topping:
1/4 cup flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
For the Caramel Drizzle:
1/4 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, vanilla, and sour cream.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet, then fold in chopped apple.
Spoon batter into muffin cups, about 3/4 full.
Mix streusel ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
Bake 14–16 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 95
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 1g