Spiced Apple Cupcakes With Salted Caramel Buttercream

Cupcakes became popular in the United States in the late 19th century, and since then, they have evolved into a beloved dessert enjoyed by people of all ages.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 21.

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Spiced Apple Cupcakes With Salted Caramel Buttercream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Light brown sugar, packed
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 Apple, peeled and finely chopped
• For Salted Caramel Buttercream:
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Salted caramel sauce
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Milk or heavy cream
• For garnish:
• Salted caramel sauce
• Apple slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the finely chopped apple.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
10. For the Salted Caramel Buttercream, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, salted caramel sauce, salt, and milk or heavy cream. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
12. Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them with the Salted Caramel Buttercream.
13. Drizzle each cupcake with additional salted caramel sauce and garnish with apple slices.
14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.