Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Health score
1%
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
60 min.
18
244kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Caramel Apple Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! Combining the warm flavors of apple pie with the rich sweetness of caramel, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends. With a moist and fluffy base made from a convenient cake mix, you can whip up a batch in just 60 minutes, making them an ideal dessert for gatherings or a cozy night in.

Each cupcake is infused with chunky applesauce and a hint of apple pie spice, creating a deliciously comforting flavor profile that evokes the essence of fall. The crowning glory of these treats is the luscious caramel glaze, which you can easily prepare in the microwave. As you dip the tops of the cupcakes into the smooth caramel, the sweet aroma fills the air, making it hard to resist sneaking a taste before they even cool!

To add a delightful crunch, sprinkle finely chopped peanuts on top, giving each bite a satisfying texture that perfectly complements the soft cupcake. Whether you choose to decorate them with lollipop sticks for a fun presentation or serve them as is, these Caramel Apple Cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious cupcakes that will leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • cup apple sauce 
  • tablespoon apple pie spice 
  • 25  individually wrapped caramels 
  • 0.5 cup peanuts finely chopped
  • 18  you will also need: parchment paper (for decoration)
  • tablespoons frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • microwave
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box; gently stir in applesauce and apple pie spice. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  3. Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and half-and-half on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
  5. Let cool about 10 minutes to thicken slightly. Dip tops of cupcakes into caramel mixture, then sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories244kcal
Protein7.52%
Fat15.5%
Carbs76.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.4
Glycemic Load
6.99
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.9669565895329%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.73mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:243.99kcal
12.2%
Fat:4.28g
6.58%
Saturated Fat:1.19g
7.45%
Carbohydrates:47.77g
15.92%
Net Carbohydrates:46.5g
16.91%
Sugar:22.83g
25.37%
Cholesterol:2.68mg
0.89%
Sodium:353.14mg
15.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.67g
9.33%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.04%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.04%
Phosphorus:137.07mg
13.71%
Vitamin B3:2.38mg
11.9%
Folate:46.65µg
11.66%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.81%
Selenium:6.83µg
9.76%
Calcium:95.82mg
9.58%
Iron:1.51mg
8.39%
Fiber:1.27g
5.08%
Copper:0.09mg
4.64%
Magnesium:17.52mg
4.38%
Potassium:101.22mg
2.89%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.74%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.73%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.48%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.38%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.24%
Vitamin K:1.25µg
1.19%