Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe
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Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe
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These caramel apple cupcakes are made with real apples and caramel sauce and topped with a sweet caramel buttercream frosting.
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup applesauce unsweetened
- 2 large egg
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 13.25 ounces vanilla cake mix (1 box)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup apple from 1 apple, Granny Smith, shredded
For the Frosting
- ½ cup butter room temperature (1 stick, unsalted
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
For the Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-count cupcake tin with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and caramel sauce.
- Add the cake mix and cinnamon and stir just until no large lumps of flour remain.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix just until no large lumps of flour remain.
- Fold the shredded apple into the batter
- Divide the batter between the cupcake wells making sure to fill each one ¾ of the way full.
- Bake the cupcakes for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
For the Frosting
- Add the butter and caramel sauce to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, or until they are fully combined.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar. Once all the powdered sugar has been added, scrape down the sides of the bowl and then turn the mixer to high speed and beat until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with your choice of tip and frost as desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store caramel apple cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
55mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
297IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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2 reviews
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