Description
Indulge in these deliciously moist Caramel Apple Cupcakes, topped with a rich caramel cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall or any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/3 cup grated apple
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- somewhat softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- full-fat
- brick style
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted caramel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the salted caramel sauce by heating granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and golden brown. Add butter, followed by whipping cream, coarse salt, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine and let cool.
- For the apple cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in grated apple.
- Divide the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix in the salted caramel and salt. Adjust the consistency as needed.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with caramel cream cheese frosting and drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
Ensure the salted caramel is allowed to cool before using it in the frosting to prevent it from melting the frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Cupcakes, desserts, fall recipes, caramel sauce, apple desserts