Sweet, spiced, and bursting with real apple flavor, these Caramel Apple Cupcakes are the perfect fall treat—or any time you’re craving something cozy and comforting. A moist, cinnamon-nutmeg spiced cupcake base is studded with fresh apple chunks and finished with a rich drizzle of golden caramel. Whether served plain or frosted, they’re a delicious way to capture the flavor of caramel apples in handheld cupcake form.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup peeled, finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or other tart variety)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
