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Apple Cupcakes and Caramel Frosting

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APPLE CUPCAKE | CARAMEL FROSTING

Apple Cupcakes and Caramel Frosting


  • Author: Spoorthy
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 Cupcakes

Description

This is a very easy recipe and one of the best ways to use fresh apples. This recipe yields moist, light, and fluffy cupcakes. 

This recipe also comes out good when it is made into a pound cake. It is a perfect tea time snack or a morning breakfast muffin without the creme.


Ingredients

Apple Cupcake

  • Eggs- 2
  • Vanilla extract- 1 tsp
  • Sugar- 1/2 cup
  • Canola oil- 1/2 cup
  • Grated apple- 1/2 cup
  • Salt- 1/4 tsp
  • Baking powder- 1 tsp
  • Baking soda- 1/2 tsp
  • All-purpose flour- 1 cup

Caramel Frosting

  • Creme cheese- 4 ounces
  • Butter- 4 tbsp 
  • Caramel sauce- 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Powdered sugar- 2 1/2 cups

Instructions

  1. Separate 2 eggs whites and yellow in two separate bowls.
  2. Beat the egg whites that are saved in another bowl for 5 to 6 minutes on a medium to high speed. Egg whites should form soft peaks
  3. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract to egg yolks. Beat it for a few seconds.
  4. Add half a cup of sugar and continue to beat.
  5. Add half cup oil and beat for an additional few seconds. 
  6. Add in half cup grated apples while continuing the beating process.
  7. Sift the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture with a sifter on the top of the batter.
  8. Add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. 
  9. Now gently fold in egg whites to the yolk mixture with the help of a spatula. 
  10. Line the cupcake pan with liners and scoop about 4 tbsp of batter into each one.
  11. Bake at 325 F for 30 minutes. 
  12. Place the cupcakes in the cooling rack for at least 30 minutes.

Caramel Frosting

  1. Set the creme cheese and butter on the countertop for about an hour or two to let it come to room temperature. 
  2.  Blend the creme cheese (4 ounces) and butter (4 tbsp)together until smooth with the help of a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
  3. Add caramel sauce (1 1/2 tbsp) and let it combine well.
  4.  Add 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (confectionary sugar) 1/2 cup at a time and continue to beat the frosting until a smooth creamy texture is attained.
  5. Fill the frosting in a pastry bag and decorate the cupcakes.
  6. Use 1 M Wilton tip for the swirl design as shown in the video.

 

 

Notes

  1. Canola oil can be replaced with any neutral oil. Using butter instead of oil will yield cupcakes that are dense.
  2. Sifting of the dry ingredients helps to eliminate any lumps in the batter.
  3. Beating the egg whites to soft peaks is very important as it incorporates air into the cake batter to make it fluffy.
  4. Do not overmix when adding egg whites to the yolk mixture. Gently fold in the egg whites.
  5. Every oven setting is different. So make sure to check if it is baked properly by inserting a toothpick at the center of the cupcake that should come clean.
  6. To pipe flowers or more intricate designs, add in 1/2 cup more powdered sugar. This will make the frosting stiffer.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cupcake
  • Calories: 315 k cal
  • Sugar: 30.4 g
  • Sodium: 188 mg
  • Fat: 16.49 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.02 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.43 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.23 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41.05 g
  • Fiber: 0.61 g
  • Protein: 2.64 g
  • Cholesterol: 44.9 mg

Keywords: Cupcakes, Applecupcakes, caramel frosting, appleandcaramel