By Danielle Smith -Filed Under: Everyday, Food
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Stop what you are doing.
I have the perfect Fall dessert – and both adults and kids will love it. It combines the flavors of the season – the spice, the apples, the caramel and pecans…. no it isn’t an actual caramel apple, but instead – a CUPCAKE.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved caramel apples. However long that may be? I’ve loved cupcakes even longer. They remind me of my childhood.
These are easy to make (about 30 minutes) and are perfect for hosting a party, bringing as a holiday dessert or getting the little ones ready for trick or treating.
Let’s get to it:
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Not to worry – there will be plenty for everyone. This recipe makes 12 cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 Box of Spice Cake
- 2 Medium Apples, peeled and chopped
- 20 Caramels
- 3 Tablespoons of Milk
- 1 Cup of Chopped Pecans
- Wooden Skewers
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 12 cup cupcake pan with liners.
- Prepare the spice cake mix according to directions and add the chopped apples. Pour into the cupcake pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out cleanly.
- Let cool.
- In a small pan, melt caramels and milk until smooth.
- Spread the caramel over the top of the cupcakes – it will drizzle down the sides! The caramel melts fast so top with the chopped pecans and then stick a wooden skewer on top.
- Serve the Caramel Apple Cupcakes and enjoy!
For those of you with nut allergies, simply skip the nuts or swap for an alternative. There are also plenty of pumpkin desserts you can make for any holiday gathering.
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- A Perfect Holiday Dessert: Sour Cream and Apple Crumb Cake
About Danielle Smith
Connector, Believer in Good, California girl living in the Midwest, host, speaker, author, correspondent, Mom.
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Jess saysThese are so cute and look delicious! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
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- Julie says
Wow these cupcakes looks so good and easy to make!
Thanks for sharing them at our Cooking and Crafting with J&J.
Enjoy the week.
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- Cindy Richter says
Saw this on the TFT Link party and so glad I did. They look delicious! Pinning and trying. Thanks for sharing!
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- Danielle Smith says
Thank you so much for stopping by 🙂
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- Sandra Garth says
Two batches of these are in order. One just won’t do!
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- Miz Helen says
I just pinned your amazing Cupcakes! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
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- angie says
oh so super yummy, gonna have to give these a try. My mother used to make cupcakes with a caramel topping not quite like this but they were awww so good. thanks for sharing
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- Danielle Smith says
I love that this sounds similar to your childhood memories…I always love how food can take us back.
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Wow, they look so decadent! Much better than a toffee apple!!
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- Marie says
These look absolutely incredible! These would be a perfect dessert for Thanksgiving for guests who don’t love traditional pies. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week. I can’t wait to try it!
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- Jerri says
Beautiful! I love how you made them look like caramel apples. So fun! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
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Caramel? Yes please! I’ll be featuring your recipe tomorrow night at Best of the Weekend!
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- Sharon@BlueWillowHouse says
Oh my, your muffins look amazing. I am sharing them at Snickerdoodle this weekend. Drop by the Blue Willow House to see your feature.
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- Carrie Ditton says
That looks absolutely divine! This week we are hosting our very first Whisk It Wednesday link party and I thought you might be interested in sharing there too! Thanks, Carrie
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- Danielle Smith says
Thank you so much for stopping by, Carrie – this is definitely a favorite in our home.
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