Caramel Apple Cupcakes
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
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These caramel apple cupcakes are a softly spiced apple cupcake topped with caramel frosting, caramel drizzle, and a crisp apple slice.
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Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 TBS sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup finely chopped apple
Caramel Buttercream Frosting
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture turns a lighter color and is fluffy.
- Add vanilla and sour cream, mix together, then add one egg at a time and mix until just combined.
- Add the milk slowly, mixing as you add it, then add in half the flour mixture, mix well. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix until fully incorporated, be careful not to over mix.
- Fold in apple chunks until evenly distributed throughout batter.
- Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full of batter then bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from the pan and place on a baking rack to cool completely.
Caramel Buttercream Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add 1/2 of the powdered sugar, mix well, then add 4 tablespoons of caramel sauce and mix until combined.
- Add the remaining 1/2 of the powdered sugar and beat well.
- Add the cinnamon and mix until frosting is a good piping consistency. If it is too thick, add more caramel sauce.
- Use a piping bag with a large piping tip to pipe frosting onto the cupcakes, then drizzle with caramel sauce, and top with a slice of apple.
Notes
- Rub lemon juice on the apple slices to keep them from browning.
- For extra apple flavor, you can add an apple compote to the center of the cupcake.
- If you don’t have a pipping bag you can use a ziplock with the corner cut off.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Freeze the baked cupcakes in a freezer-safe container for up to three months, then unthaw and frost when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
55g
(110%)
Vitamin A
689IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 689IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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