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caramel apple spice cupcakes

Caramel Apple Spice Cupcakes Recipe for Fall

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The Ultimate Caramel Apple Spice Cupcakes – A Fall Dessert Favorite. These cupcakes combine the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the sweetness of caramel and the crisp tang of apples. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a seasonal treat!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • Caramel buttercream frosting (for topping)
  • Homemade caramel sauce (for drizzle)

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
  7. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with caramel buttercream and drizzling with homemade caramel sauce.

 

Notes

For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Adjust spice levels to your preference. These cupcakes are perfect for autumn gatherings or as a Thanksgiving dessert!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: caramel apple spice cupcakes, fall dessert, autumn recipe, cupcakes

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