Caramel Apple Muffins with Quick Caramel Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Caramel Apple Muffins with Quick Caramel Frosting. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and loaded with tender bites of diced Granny Smith apples, these muffins are a delightful balance of sweet and tart. The buttery, moist texture pairs beautifully with a glossy caramel frosting made from creamy salted caramel sauce, bringing rich decadence to every bite. Ready in under 40 minutes, these bakery-style treats are ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Serve them alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea for a truly comforting experience that captures the essence of autumn.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Buttermilk
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cups Salted caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or grease the tin generously.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients in 3 parts, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced apples gently using a rubber spatula.
Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the muffins cool, make the quick caramel frosting by whisking together the powdered sugar, salted caramel sauce, and heavy cream in a medium bowl until smooth and glossy.
Once the muffins are completely cool, spread or drizzle the caramel frosting over the tops of the muffins.
Let the frosting set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these flavorful caramel apple muffins with a cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.4 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.3 g | 416% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 3476 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 648.2 g | 236% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 440.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.0 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 466 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1042 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
