Apple and coconut milk cupcakes –As the crisp air of fall envelops us, there’s nothing quite like indulging in delicious cupcakes that capture the essence of the season. Here’s a delightful recipe for easy fall cupcakes that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth. Let’s dive into the details!
Apple Spice Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
These apple spice cupcakes are not only a treat for the palate, but they also fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of fall spices. The addition of rich salted caramel frosting takes them to the next level!
Ingredients
For the Apple Spice Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
For the Salted Caramel Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the applesauce. Stir in the diced apples gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, followed by the salted caramel sauce and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, generously frost each with the salted caramel frosting.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top if desired, and enjoy!
These apple spice cupcakes topped with salted caramel frosting are sure to be a hit at any gathering or simply as a comforting treat at home. Happy baking!