Name: Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 medium apples (about 1 pound), peeled and shredded; 20 caramel squares; 3 tablespoons half-and-half; 1 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped; 12 mini wooden popsicle sticks

Spiced apple cupcakes covered with gooey caramel and crunchy nuts for fun and tasty Caramel Apple Cupcakes. A fall treat that’s so much easier to eat!

A caramel apple cupcake with caramel and pecan pieces on top and a popsicle stick in the center.

Delectably Delicious Fall Cupcakes

With fall in full swing and Halloween right around the corner, you might be planning a fun party or festival where caramel apples are a must. Well, here’s a new way to spice up this traditional treat. These Caramel Apple Cupcakes are fun to make, super cute, and delectably delicious!

If you’ve already tried my Apple Nachos, my Baked Apple Fritters or my Fresh Apple Cake, you know I’m not messing around when it comes to fall apple desserts.

Easier to Eat Than Traditional Caramel Apples

By replacing whole apples with moist spiced apple cupcakes and covering them with gooey caramel and crunchy nuts, you’ve got yourself some tasty treats for the Halloween season. With a popsicle stick inserted in the center, you still get the full caramel apple experience with even more flavor and fun.

I’m excited to hear how much of a hit these cupcakes are at your Halloween celebration. Everyone is sure to be praising your festive creativity! Moist apple cupcakes covered in gooey caramel and crunchy nuts…And a wooden popsicle stick stuck in the middle.

Caramel apple cupcake with caramel and pecan pieces on top and popsicle sticks in the centers.

More Fall Baking

No need to wait for the leaves to start dropping to enjoy My Favorite Recipes for Fall Baking! From perfectly-spiced pumpkin bread to pecan pie bites and savory corn bread, you’re sure to fall for these autumn treats!

Cinnamon Swirled Pumpkin bread, Pecan Pie Bites, Fresh Apple Cake, Pumpkin Cornbread

What Do I Need to Make Caramel Apple Cupcakes?

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Ground cinnamon
Salt
Eggs
Light brown sugar
Granulated sugar
Canola oil
Vanilla extract
Apples
Caramel squares
Half-and-half
Pecans
Mini wooden popsicle sticks
12-cup cupcake pan
Baking liners
Wire cooling rack

How to Make Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with baking liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.

Whisk in the oil and vanilla.
Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.

Steps to make caramel apple cupcake batter.

Fold in the shredded apples.
Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners until each cup is almost full.
Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small saucepan, melt the caramels and half-and-half over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Spread thickened caramel generously on each cooled cupcake and immediately sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Insert a mini popsicle stick into the center of each cupcake.

More Apple Recipes You’ll Love

Fresh Apple Cake: An unbelievably moist cake that’s loaded with chunks of tart apples and crunchy pecans. One slice and you’ll be begging for more!
Baked Apple Fritters: Chunks of apples nestled in a chewy dough that’s baked to golden brown perfection and coated in a sweet apple cider glaze to make these simply irresistible Baked Apple Fritters!
Apple Nachos Three Ways: Satisfy your sweet tooth with these fun and yummy Apple Nachos made three ways! They’re so easy to make and taste so great for a snack or dessert that everyone will enjoy!
Apple Skillet Cake: A simple scrumptious skillet cake full of sweet apples and comforting spice!
Cinnamon Apple Spiced Sweet Tea: Cinnamon Apple Iced Sweet Tea is the perfect drink for your fall festivities. It’s crisp, comforting and compliments the flavors of the season so well!

How to Store Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Store caramel apple cupcakes can be stored at room temperature for a day or two or in the refrigerated for up to 3 days. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.

Caramel Apple Cupcakes on a white serving plate next to an apple and a tea towel.

Grab yourself one before they are all gobbled up! If you make Caramel Apple Cupcakes, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 😍 I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!

xoxo,