Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Serves 12

Ingredients:

Caramel Frosting

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place 12 muffin cup liners in a muffin tin.
2. Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until smooth.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
4. Add the applesauce and beat until well combined.
5. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, ginger, and nutmeg.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until well combined.
7. Use a cookie scoop to add the batter to the muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
8. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserts in the middles comes out clean. Let cool for about 5 minutes then remove from the muffin tin and place on a cooling rack to cool completely.
9. Once cool, make the frosting (see ingredient list below). Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until smooth.
10. Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and apple cider, one Tbsp at a time, mixing in between until smooth and creamy.
11. Add the caramel and beat until fully incorporated.
12. Add the frosting to a piping bag and snip the tip of the bag. Pipe the frosting in a circular pattern on top of each cupcake.
13. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top.
14. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container on the counter. Enjoy!

Caramel Frosting