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apple cupcake topped with caramel frosting and a popsicle stick inserted into the top. A couple more cupcakes can be seen in the background.
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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

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 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 244kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce OR vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups shredded apple Rome, Granny Smith, or other baking apple or combination of two varieties

Caramel Frosting

  • 11 ounces caramels 11 oz bag of wrapped caramels, I used KRAFT
  • 1 tablespoon heavy 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.9mg