Caramel Apple Cupcakes
From the spiced cupcakes to the caramel buttercream, these Caramel Apple Cupcakes are absolutely amazing. Each bite is a taste of Fall and such a delicious apple recipe.
Servings: 24
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box Spice Cake Mix 15.25 ounces
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Chopped Peeled Apple
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 2 Tablespoons Caramel Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 cupcake pans with baking cup liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix, eggs, water and vegetable oil.
- Stir in the chopped apples. Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake pans.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire racking before topping with frosting.
For the Frosting:
- Beat the butter in a mixing bowl with a hand held or stand up mixer until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the caramel sauce and vanilla extract.
- Reduce the speed on the mixer to a low speed and gradually add in the powdered sugar until the frosting has reached the desired consistency.
For Serving:
- Pie the frosting onto the cupcakes.
- Sprinkle the tops of the cupcakes with the ground cinnamon and drizzle the caramel sauce on top.
- Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftover cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
