Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Name: Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon apple pie spice *; 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter melted; 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Half & Half; 3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs; 1 large (1 1/2 cups) apple, peeled, cored, shredded; Frosting; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 4 to 5 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Half & Half; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter; 2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla

This caramel apple cupcake recipe features two all-time favorite flavors to make moist, delicious treats!

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40 min

Prep Time

1 hr 25 min

Total Time

cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

2 ¹/₂ cups all-purpose flour

1 ¹/₂ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon apple pie spice

³/₄ cup firmly packed brown sugar

³/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Butter, melted

¹/₂ cup caramel ice cream topping

¹/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Half & Half

3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs

1 large (1 ¹/₂ cups) apple, peeled, cored, shredded

Frosting

¹/₂ cup firmly packed brown sugar

4 to 5 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Half & Half

2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter

2 ¹/₂ to 3 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

*Substitute 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg and a pinch of ground allspice.

How to make

STEP 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups into 24 muffin pan cups; set aside.
STEP 2

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and apple pie spice in bowl. Set aside.
STEP 3

Combine all remaining cupcake ingredients except apples in another bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add flour mixture; stir until just moistened. Stir in apples.
STEP 4

Fill each prepared muffin cup with about 1/4 cup batter.
STEP 5

Bake 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from pans; cool completely.
STEP 6

Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons half & half and 2 tablespoons butter in 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in enough powdered sugar for desired frosting consistency, adding additional half & half, if necessary. Stir in vanilla. Frost cupcakes.

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Tip #1

- An easy way to shred the apples is to core and halve them before shredding. Leave the peel on for a little color and texture.

Tip #2

- Brown sugar is measured a little differently than other sugars or flour. Be sure to pack the brown sugar firmly into the measuring cup or spoon until it is level with the top.

Tip #3

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Nutrition (1 cupcake)

240 Calories

8 Fat (g)

45 Cholesterol (mg)

270 Sodium (mg)

40 Carbohydrates (g)

1 Dietary Fiber

2 Protein (g)

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