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Caramel Apple Cupcakes
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- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
Enjoy the taste of everybody's favorite caramel apples in this no-fuss form that's a cupcake on a stick. With Caramel Apple Cupcakes there's less mess but still lots of fun!
What You'll Need
- 1 (18-1/4-ounce) package spice cake mix
- 1 cup chopped Granny Smith apple (about 1 large)
- 35 caramels, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 24 wooden craft sticks
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper baking cups.
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions; stir in apple. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling two-thirds full.
- Bake 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; remove to a wire rack to cool.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine caramels and evaporated milk. Stir 4 minutes, or until smooth.
- Spoon caramel mixture over cupcakes; immediately sprinkle with peanuts, pressing in slightly. Insert a wooden stick into center of each cupcake. Store covered in an airtight container.
Notes
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grannyblu
Oct 20, 2015
Try making a pound cake type cupcake 1 Duncan Hines cake mix 1 package vanilla instant pudding 4 eggs 1/2 cup oil and a very scant 1 cup of water sometimes I use 3/4 cup water this will produce a texture with much more body and a delicious cup cake
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grandparents16 9332604
Dec 09, 2013
Am I doing something wrong? When my kids pick-up the cupcakes by the stick the cupcake breaks apart and falls all over the floor. They taste good, but . . . I know the name is Carmel Apple Cupcakes so that is the reason for the stick but even adults try to pick-up by the stick. Only 3 stars because I think the stick is the problem.
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Test Kitchen Team
Dec 11, 2013
This recipe is still a cupcake recipe, so the stick is more decorative than a tool. Spice cakes and cupcakes are more airy and fall apart more than chocolate cupcakes.
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rebopalulumybabyla 3892773
May 15, 2013
I have not tried the cupcakes yet however they sound wonderfull.
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AMC0909
Sep 10, 2012
These look like the perfect fall treat! They'd be great for my niece's birthday coming up.
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custommade10 2498421
Apr 23, 2012
i'am going to make these for my 16 great grandchildren they sound so good
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christianwoman51 3574090
Oct 08, 2011
Kids would love this at the church
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BeckySue
May 09, 2016
I agree! But the big kids, too! I would like to make these in a mini cupcake size without the stick for bite sized finger desserts. I imagine the cooking time will be a lot less, so I'll just stand there and watch them cook and not walk away! I could also elevate them and use chopped pecans instead of peanuts, but then it gets pricey for a potluck. Peanuts will do just fine!
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Nmistak1993 1527908
Jun 22, 2011
This really sounds good. We all love apples
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