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Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Caramel Frosting
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Yield: Makes 24 cupcakes
Ingredients:
1
package (18-1/4 ounces) butter or yellow cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare mix
1
cup chopped dried apples
Caramel Frosting (recipe follows)
Chopped nuts (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 24 standard (2-1/2-inch) muffin pan cups with paper baking cups.
2.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
3.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpicks inserted into centers come out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes to racks; cool completely.
4.
Prepare Caramel Frosting. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle cupcakes with nuts, if desired.
Caramel Frosting
Ingredients:
3
tablespoons butter
1
cup packed light brown sugar
1/2
cup evaporated milk
1/8
teaspoon salt
3-3/4
cups powdered sugar
3/4
teaspoon vanilla
Preparation:
1.
Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, evaporated milk and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm.
2.
Add powdered sugar; beat until frosting is of spreading consistency. Add vanilla; beat until smooth.
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Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of. "Caramel Apple Cupcakes." 31 August 2006. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/caramel-apple-cupcakes-recipe.htm> 16 May 2008.
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