Taffy Apple Cupcakes
If you love the sweet, gooey taste of caramel, then you'll love these cupcakes! Made from a simple box cake mix and an easy homemade caramel sauce, these cupcakes are a fun and tasty snack filled with the flavors of fall.
Ingredients
| Carrot cake mix | 18 1/4 Ounce (package) | |
| Granny smith apple | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , cored, peeled and chopped | |
| Cinnamon | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Caramels | 20 , unwrapped | |
| Milk | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| For topping | ||
| Pecans/Walnuts, sprinkles | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , finely chopped |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. In a bowl, prepare cake mix according to package instructions.
MAKING
3. Add in apple and cinnamon and stir well to mix.
4. Fill parchment-lined jumbo muffin cups 2/3 full with cake batter.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven allow to cool for 10 minutes, remove form, mold and allow to cool completely.
FINALIZING
7. In a small saucepan over low heat, place together caramels and milk stir until melted and smooth.
SERVING
8. Drizzle caramel sauce over the cupcakes sprinkle nuts over top.
9. Insert a craft stick in the center of each cupcake and serve.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 318Calories from Fat 114
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g20%
Saturated Fat 2 g10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 265 mg11.04%
Total Carbohydrates 49 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 32 g
Protein 4 g8%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
