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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

The apple spice cupcakes are drizzled with caramel sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 651 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cupcakes
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 apples
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Caramel Sauce
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup half and half

Instructions

Cupcakes
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Peel, chop and core the apples.
  3. Cream the butter, white sugar and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  4. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  5. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a small bowl.
  6. Add the flour mixture and the milk to the sugar mix and mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped apples.
  8. Spoon the batter into cupcake tin and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Frosting
  1. While the cupcakes are baking and cooling get out the cream cheese and butter and let them come to room temperature. The frosting will be smoother if they are not chilled.
  2. When the cupcakes are cool combine the cream cheese and butter and mix at high speed until smooth.
  3. Add in the powdered sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon and mix until the frosting is spreadable. If it is too thick add a few tablespoons of milk or cream.
  4. Pipe onto the cupcakes for a swirly look.
Caramel Sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring the sauce to a rolling boil. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Drizzle over the cake.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Calories 651kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 89g (30%) Protein 4g (8%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 622mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 74g (148%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 651

% Daily Value*

Calories 651kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 89g 30%
Protein 4g 8%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 622mg 26%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 74g 148%

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