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Simple Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Published: Sep 17, 2013 · Modified: Oct 29, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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Caramel cupcakes
Caramel Apple cupcakes on tray.

These simple Caramel Apple Cupcakes are made from a mix. But you don't have to tell! Topped with a simple homemade buttercream frosting, they make for a quick dessert idea!

These have a delicious apple and caramel flavor for the perfect fall dessert.

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Apple Caramel cupcakes

With the first day of Fall being less than a week away, I am excited to bake with all the wonderful foods that fall harvest season brings. In Southern California, we are not seeing too many changing leaves yet. But we can feel slightly cooler evenings and mornings.

There are some wonderful places to pick apples nearby, but I usually get mine at the local farmers market. I love baking with apples.

caramel apple cupcakes

Recently, I made these apple cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream frosting. I used apples from a can, but fresh apples could be simmered and added as well. The caramel sauce that I used is also great for ice cream or drizzling over hot tea for a tasty warm drink.

These cupcakes make for a tasty fall treat and it is one of the things I look forward too each fall. We love the flavor of apples in our home! We used to make these for bake sales when the kids were in elementary school. Also nice for a back to school treat for teachers.

Caramel apple cupcakes

How to Make Carmel Apple Cupcakes

Mix brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over low heat.

caramel sauce

Add whipping cream,

Making-easy-caramel-sauce

Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

Frost cupcakes with frosting. 

I used my favorite  buttercream  recipe with a ½ teaspoon of cinnamon added.  Frost cupcakes with frosting. Once frosting has set, drizzle the caramel sauce over the cupcakes.

Apples-and-caramel-cupcakes

These are so good!

For more great caramel and cupcake recipes, check out these:

  • Easy Mango Cupcakes - Delicious mango flavor in a cupcake!
  • Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes - Easy pumpkin spice made in minutes!
  • Nutella Swirl Cupcakes - These are beautiful cupcakes for hazelnut lovers
  • Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Dip  

Don't forget to bookmark this recipe!

Apple cupcakes with caramel

Easy Caramel Apple Cupcakes

A few years back, I shared easy semi-homemade cupcake recipes. I shared Caramel Pecan Cupcakes,  Pumpkin Cupcakes and Peanut butter cup cupcakes.

Simple Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Raquel Pineira
These simple Caramel Apple Cupcakes are made from a mix. But you don't have to tell! Topped with a simple homemade buttercream frosting, they make for a quick dessert idea!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 47 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cupcakes:
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • ⅔ cup apple pie filling mashed up
  • Caramel Sauce:
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Instructions
 



  • 1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions.

    2. Add ⅔ cup apple pie filling.

    3. Pour into baking cups and bake as directed, plus 2 - 4 minutes.

    4. While cupcakes are baking, prepare the caramel sauce.

    5. Mix brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over low heat.

    6. Add whipping cream,

    7. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

    8. Frost cupcakes with frosting. (recipe below)

    9. Drizzle with caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 28mgSugar: 7g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

¼ cup butter, softened

2 tablespoons milk

3 cups powdered sugar

Cream butter with an electric mixer on low speed.  Add sugar and milk slowly, by alternating.  Whip on medium – high speed until desired consistency is reached.  Use a decorating bag cut at the end to decorate your cookies.  Let cool completely before stacking.

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You can use a store-bought caramel sauce if you want to save some time. I strongly recommend making your own buttercream frosting if you can because it tastes SO MUCH BETTER than canned.

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  1. Jamie

    September 17, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Ooohhh Yum.. I've done the apple pie cupcakes but you've perfected the perfect topping!! awww, I love fall so much.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 17, 2013 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks Jamie! I love fall too! Will be thinking of you tomorrow ! Wish I could be there!

      Reply
  2. Tamara

    September 18, 2013 at 6:21 am

    We made something like this last year and I found it challenging not to burn the caramel sauce! Either way, they were such a hit.

    Reply
  3. Gracielle

    September 18, 2013 at 7:49 am

    I love caramel apples and I love cupcakes so this is a wonderful idea! I'm not really good at baking, but I think I can manage this one since it's from a box. LOL Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 18, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      Thank you for your sweet comment Gracielle! Love your name too!

      Reply
  4. Akaleistar

    September 20, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Those cupcakes look delicious!

    Reply
  5. Jessi @ Practically Functional

    September 23, 2013 at 7:51 am

    Yum, these look great!!! In case you didn't see it earlier, I featured this on my blog today! I'm stopping by to pin, and to let you know you can grab a Featured button if you don't already have one! http://practicallyfunctional.com/13-comfort-food-recipes-for-fall/

    Reply
  6. Diana Rambles

    September 26, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Looks wonderful! Thanks for linking to my Pin Me Party!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 26, 2013 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks Diana! Love your pin party!

      Reply
  7. [email protected] Blog

    October 02, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    These look delicious! I've pinned them to the party board for THE Pin It Party! Hurry over and snag your button to share on your blog!

    Reply
  8. Susan @ 2 cats & chloe

    October 21, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    This looks amazing! I just found your from one of the linkups! Although I cannot eat this {because of allergies} I will add this to my must-make for a party list! You should join us on Tuesdays for the Celebrate Southern link up over at http://www.2catsandchloe.com for some southern-inspired posts. You don't have to be a southern blogger to join, this post would be a great fit! Today's linkup is already live! Can't wait to see more from you! 🙂 xoxo

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