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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • - APPLE SPICE CUPCAKES -
  • 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 eggs whites
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup salted butter, slightly melted
  • 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
  • - CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM -
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons caramel sauce

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3: Add eggs whites, vanilla extract, sour cream, milk and butter and mix on medium speed just until smooth.  Do not over-mix.

Step 4: Stir in chopped apples.

Step 5: Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full.

Step 6: Bake 17-19 minutes.

Step 7: Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes, then remove to cooling rack to finish cooling.

Step 8: To make the buttercream, combine butter and shortening and mix until smooth.

Step 9: Add 4 cups of powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

Step 10: Add 3/4 cup caramel sauce and mix until smooth.

Step 11: Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

Step 12: Top cupcakes with icing and a drizzle of remaining caramel sauce.

Enjoy these great season cupcakes from LifeLoveAndSugar!