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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cupcakes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Laureen King
Caramel Apple Cupcakes, cupcakes that are light and bursting with apple-cinnamon flavour topped with soft and chewy caramel.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large apples shredded no peels
  • 1 ½ cups caramels
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat to 350 degrees . Line a cupcake pan with baking liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
  • Stir in the oil and vanilla.
  • Mix in the flour mixture until just combined
  • Stir in the apples.
  • Divide batter equally into prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake 350º 25 -30 mins. until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • In a small, microwavable bowl, combine the caramels and cream. Microwave for 1 minute at medium power, then stir; repeat in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
  • Let cool slightly, then spread generously on the cooled cupcakes.
  • Decorate with spun sugar.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Rachel Ray magazine

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg