Description
Experience the essence of autumn with these Caramel Apple Cupcakes. Moist and flavorful, each cupcake is infused with fresh apples and crowned with luscious caramel frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations, these delightful treats will impress everyone at the table. Enjoy the warm aroma filling your kitchen as you create this nostalgic dessert that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh apples (finely chopped, preferably Granny Smith)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs lightly; mix in melted butter and milk.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg