Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cupcake Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Cream together sugar, unsalted butter, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy, then add egg, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients with room temperature milk until combined, then fill cupcake liners and bake for 20 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting
- Whip room temperature unsalted butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly incorporate heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.
Apple Filling
- Combine diced apples, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan, cooking until apples soften.
- Create a cornstarch slurry and add to mixture, cooking until thickened, then cool to room temperature.
Crumble Topping
- Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in butter until resembling coarse crumbs.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, then let cool completely.
Assemble the Cupcakes
- Pipe frosting onto each cooled cupcake, add apple filling on top, then sprinkle crumble topping.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for best results. Experiment with different apple varieties for a unique flavor.
