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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 350
Delight in these moist apple cupcakes topped with rich caramel buttercream and garnished with fresh apple slices and pecans.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.75 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 cup finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

Caramel Buttercream

  • 1.5 cups butter (for caramel buttercream)
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tbsp caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • pinch cinnamon optional cinnamon

Optional Garnishes

  • 1 slices apple slices
  • toasted pecans toasted pecans
  • mini pie crust toppers mini pie crust toppers

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and line cupcake tin.
  • Mix dry ingredients; in a separate bowl, cream wet ingredients. Combine alternately with milk, then fold in apples.
  • Divide batter into liners and bake for 15–18 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat butter, add powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and cinnamon to make buttercream. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
  • Garnish with apple slices, pecans, or pie crust toppers. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

Use fresh apples for best flavor and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: apple, caramel, cupcakes