Winning Recipe Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Winning Recipe Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 apples, cored, peeled, and chopped (recommended: 2 Granny Smith and 2 Fuji); Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows; Caramel syrup, for garnish; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 (8-ounce) bar cream cheese, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste; 4 cups powdered sugar (about 2 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 apples, cored, peeled, and chopped (recommended: 2 Granny Smith and 2 Fuji)
Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Caramel syrup, for garnish
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 (8-ounce) bar cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
4 cups powdered sugar (about 2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 regular size cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
2
In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, combine the sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract until blended.
3
In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low until blended.
5
Stir in the apples.
6
Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until the cupcakes spring back when touched with your finger, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Let cool in the pans for a few minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
8
Either pipe Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting onto the cupcakes using a pastry bag and your favorite tip, or spread each cupcake with the frosting.
9
Drizzle each cupcake with caramel syrup.
10
In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, beat the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and thoroughly blended.
11
Slowly add the powdered sugar and salt.
12
Mix until smooth.

1914

kcal

Calories

Fat

285

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Winning Recipe Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Winning Recipe Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

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