Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and tart with our Caramel Apple Cupcakes. These moist cupcakes, infused with fresh apples and aromatic cinnamon, are crowned with a rich caramel frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for autumn gatherings or celebrations, each bite is a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of fall. With easy-to-follow instructions and key ingredients, baking these heavenly cupcakes is a breeze!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes. 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated apples (about 1 medium apple)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cream softened butter in another bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and grated apples.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture gradually; mix until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk to desired consistency; mix in caramel sauce.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with caramel frosting before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg