Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. This is your dry mix—set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
Pour in milk and vanilla, and beat until smooth. The batter should look glossy and airy.
Fold in the diced apples with a gentle hand to avoid breaking the fruit into mushy bits.
Combine the crumble topping ingredients in a small bowl. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles chunky crumbs.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full. Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of crumble on top of each cup.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. For an extra sparkle, dust with a pinch of powdered sugar once cooled.
Notes
Cozy Apple Crumble Cupcakes—moist vanilla cupcakes crowned with a crunchy apple crumble topping and warm cinnamon, perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight treats.
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:22 minutes
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:12 cupcakes
Calories:290 calories
Sugar:24 g
Fat:16 g
Carbohydrates:40 g
Fiber:2 g
Protein:4 g
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