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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the delightful fusion of moist cupcakes, tart apples, and rich caramel sauce—perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat at home.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
  • 1 cup chopped tart apples (like Granny Smith)
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs and melted butter until smooth. Stir in milk until fully mixed.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Carefully add chopped apples and mix until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners until they are about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before drizzling with caramel sauce.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans. - Experiment with spices like nutmeg for a unique flavor twist.