Do I need to use a piping bag for the frosting?

No, you may use a spatula to spread frosting instead, but we think the star-shaped tip creates extra nooks and crannies for the caramel drizzle to land in.

Can I substitute store-bought caramel sauce for the drizzle?

Yes, just be sure it is the right consistency for creating the zig zap pattern across the cupcake, which may require heating it up. Test out the drizzle on the back of a cup and see if it runs or holds its shape.

How do I store leftovers?

Cupcakes can be made in advance and frosted just before serving. Frosting can be stored up to five days in the fridge or a month in the freezer; just let the frosting come to room temperature before adding to cupcakes. Unfrosted cupcakes also can be stored for a month in the freezer; just let them thaw before frosting.

Double Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Name: Double Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup apple juice or cider; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 24 slices dried apple

Ingredients:14
Servings:24

By Melinda Sekela(Opens in a new tab)Updated 09/24/2024

Double Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Ingredients:14
Servings:24

A perfect dessert after a day at the apple orchard, these cupcakes feature apple cider and apple sauce in the cake, plus a dash of cinnamon in the batter gives them that unmistakable cozy fall flavor. These cupcakes come together quickly using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix, leaving more time to focus on the topping. Paired with a sweet caramel penuche frosting, decorated with a caramel drizzle, and topped with a slice of dried apple, these treats are the ultimate celebration of the classic caramel apple dessert.

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