There is no better way to usher in fall than with these delicious Caramel Apple Cupcakes. Moist cupcakes loaded with apples and applesauce for double the apple flavor. A decadent caramel frosting tops them off beautifully. Popsicle optional.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel apple cupcakes, caramel apple cupcakes recipe
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 12cupcakes
Calories 244kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout
Ingredients
2eggsroom temperature
½cupbrown sugar
½cupgranulated sugar
½cupunsweetened applesauce OR vegetable oil
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1 ¼cupall-purpose flour
2teaspoonsbaking powder
½teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonsalt
1 ½cupsshredded appleRome, Granny Smith, or other baking apple or combination of two varieties
Caramel Frosting
11ouncescaramels11 oz bag of wrapped caramels, I used KRAFT
1tablespoonheavy whipping cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a muffin tin with parchment liners and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
Whisk in the applesauce and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture until combined.
Stir in the shredded apples.
Evenly divide the batter between the 12 cups.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
Caramel Frosting
Unwrap caramels and place in a microwave safe bowl. Stir in heavy cream.
Microwave at 50% power for 1 minutes. Stir. Repeat int 30 second intervals until caramels are melted and smooth.
Spoon frosting onto the top of cooled cupcakes and spread. You want a nice thick layer. If the caramel starts to thicken, microwave for another 30 seconds at 50% power, stir, and spread on cupcakes.
Popsicle sticks are optional :)
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Notes
Storage Information: Cupcakes can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3 days.