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Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe

Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe
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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat and Prep
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Finely dice your peeled apples so they distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  2. Step 2: Whisk Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the batter. Fold in the diced apples gently using a spatula.
  5. Step 5: Bake the Cupcakes
    Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  6. Step 6: Prepare Caramel Frosting
    Beat the cream cheese and a few tablespoons of caramel sauce together until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar until you reach a thick, pipeable consistency. If it is too soft, add more sugar; if too thick, add a drop of milk.
  7. Step 7: Frost and Drizzle
    Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. For the finishing touch, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top and add a small apple slice or a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.

Find it online: https://www.pleasecook.com/desserts/caramel-apple-cupcakes-recipe/