Caramel Apple Cupcakes

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These are great to take to a fall or Halloween party! They are gobbled up fast! Such a cute way to mock candy apples :)

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix

  • 1 ⅓ cups water

  • cup vegetable oil

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped

  • 35 caramels

  • ¼ cup evaporated milk

  • ½ cup chopped peanuts

  • 24 wooden craft sticks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners.

  2. Place cake mix into a large bowl, and pour in water, vegetable oil, and eggs. With an electric mixer on low speed, beat until moistened and combined, about 30 seconds. Increase mixer speed to medium, and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped apple, and fill the prepared cupcake cups about 2/3 full.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove cupcake pans to a wire rack to cool.

  4. When cupcakes have cooled, melt the caramels with evaporated milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and combined, about 4 minutes. Spread the caramel icing over the cupcakes, and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each cupcake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209 Calories
9g Fat
29g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 193mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 104mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.