Apple Streusel Cupcakes ( U.S.A.)

Apple Streusel Cupcakes ( U.S.A.)               ( This recipe was sent by Hellen from New Jersey)For Streusel1/2 cup all purpose four1/2 tsp ground cinnamon3 tbsp unsalted butter1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup choped pecan
For cupcakes:1 cup all-purpose1 tsp baking powder1/8 tsp salt1/4 cup melted unsalted butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1 egg1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/3 cup milk 2 apple
Cupcakes panbaking pan
Toast 1/4 cupof Chopped peccan in a pan. Combine 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon and toasted pecan - dry mixture. Mash 3 tbsp of butter ( room temperature) with fork.For Cupcakes:Preheat oven to 350 F.In  a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1 tsb of baking powder an 1/8 tsp of salt. Flour mixture.  In an another bowl, beat 1/4 cup of melted butter.1/2 cup of sugar until creamy.Add 1 egg an 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, then beat until smooth.Add flour mixture and 1/3 cup of milk, then beat until well mixed.Chop the gala apple into the cubes. Sperad the batter into the pan.Evenly arrange the apple cubes on top of the cake batter and sprinkle with the streusel topping.Bake in preheated oven (350 F) - 180 C for abaut 15 - 20 minutes.