Original Temptation (Apple Crumble Cupcakes)

As usual I was bored and decided to try another recipe. These were done a few months ago and I know all the guinea pigs enjoyed them. ;)

Original Temptation: Apple Crumble Cupcakes

1 1/2 cup plain flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup butter

3 eggs

3/4 cup milk

1 cup grated apple

Crumble :

2 teaspoon cold butter

2 Tablespoon brown sugar

2 Tablespoon plain flour

1/2 cup oatmeal

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Icing :

4 oz. butter

3 1/2 cup icing sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

PLAN OF ATTACK

Preheat oven to whatever works best for you (usually 180C/350F).

Line cupcake pan with cases.

In your electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

Sift together dry ingredients - flour, spices, salt, baking powder in a small bowl.

add dry ingredients alternating with milk, beat until smooth.

Add in grated apple.

Scoop batter into cupcake pan and top with crumble then bake for 20-25 mins.

For Crumble :

Combine butter, flour, sugar and oatmeal in a bowl. Toss gently until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add walnuts and sprinkle on cupcakes.

For Icing :

Beat butter in electric mixer until fluffy. Add vanilla essence and then slowly add icing sugar one cup at a time or until reach desired consistency. Pipe it on and then get ready to watch people devour them.