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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Spiced cupcakes are filled with fresh apples and then topped with caramel sauce and a thick caramel icing in these Caramel Apple Cupcakes that are perfect for fall.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cupcakes:
  • 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups chopped tart apples
Topping
  • 1/2 cup caramel apple dip (found in the produce section)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Add in the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and cloves.
  4. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until combined. Add half of the milk, mix, then 1/2 of the remaining flour, the remaining milk and then the remaining flour, beating in-between additions. Stir in the chopped apples.
  5. Divide the mixture between the prepared cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake until the center springs back when touched, about 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  6. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the caramel topping on top of each cupcake.
  7. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cook until dissolved, a few minutes. Stir in the cream. Remove from the heat and add in half of the powdered sugar. Beat until combined, then add the remaining powdered sugar. Add the vanilla then beat until smooth and shiny. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe the frosting on top of the caramel sauce.

Notes

  • *Note - this frosting sets up fairly quickly, so you’ll want to pipe the frosting on before it cools completely. If it does cool, you’ll want to slightly heat it up and beat it to smooth it out before piping.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cupcake Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cupcake
Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.