Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Caramel Apple Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of moist cake, tart apples, and rich caramel that encapsulate the essence of autumn. With a creamy cream cheese frosting and a luscious caramel drizzle, these cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts, or cozy family gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they promise to impress everyone at your next event!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup diced fresh Granny Smith apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy; add eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting and drizzling with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Substitute Granny Smith apples with Fuji or Honeycrisp for varied flavors. Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for enhanced warmth.