Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Caramel Apple Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion. These moist and flavorful cupcakes feature the warm essence of spiced apples, crowned with a rich caramel buttercream that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply craving something sweet, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests. Their charming presentation, combined with customizable toppings, makes them an ideal dessert for fall gatherings and festive celebrations alike. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, anyone can whip up this delicious recipe and enjoy a taste of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (195g) all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (112g) packed brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp (43g) sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
- 1 cup finely chopped apple
- 1 1/4 cups (280g) unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 5 cups (575g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4–6 tbsp caramel sauce (for frosting)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- Additional caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Apple slices, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together room temperature butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and sour cream; mix until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until incorporated.
- Gradually blend in half the dry ingredients followed by milk; mix until smooth.
- Fold in remaining dry ingredients and chopped apples gently.
- Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a rack before frosting with caramel buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg