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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Decadent Caramel Apple Cupcakes You’ll Fall in Love With

Enjoy the warm flavors of fall with these Caramel Apple Cupcakes, featuring moist apple cupcakes topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and homemade caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar or substitute with white sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1/2 cup Apple Butter homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Milk can substitute with plant-based milk
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for best consistency
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • to taste Whipping Cream/Milk to achieve desired thickness
For the Caramel Drizzle
  • 10 pieces Caramel Squares
  • 1/4 cup Whipping Cream

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • oven
  • cupcake liners
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract, apple butter, and milk.
  4. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually, stirring gently.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full with batter.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Frosting Instructions
  1. Blend cream cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and icing sugar until smooth. Adjust thickness with whipping cream or milk.
  2. Drizzle cooled cupcakes with caramel sauce before serving.
Caramel Drizzle Instructions
  1. Melt caramel squares with whipping cream over low heat until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

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