Caramel Apple Cupcakes

How to make caramel apple cupcakes with apple pie filling. Great for autumn/fall, Halloween parties or Thanksgiving dessert.

Updated 10/17/2020

A cooling rack with caramel apple cupcakes lined up.

How to make caramel apple cupcakes.

Basically, you will spruce up some apple pie filling, mix up a box cake to make these. You’ll add a small amount of the cake mix. Add a small amount of the pie filling on top. Then, top it off with more cake mix.

How to you put filling inside a cupcake?

  • Use a piping bag. (Typically used after the cupcake has been baked)
  • Cut out the middle section with a knife. Add your filling. Replace the middle section. Cover with frosting.
  • Use an apple corer. This removes the middle section, as mentioned above.
  • Add 1/3-1/2 of your batter to the tin. Next, add your filling. Add the other part of your batter to cover the filling. (As I did)

More recipes using apples.

*Slow Cooker Apple Crumble

*Easy Fried Apple Dumplings

*Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast


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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

How to make caramel apple cupcakes with apple pie filling. Great for autumn/fall, Halloween parties or Thanksgiving dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple pie cupcakes, caramel apple cupcakes with cake mix, caramel apple cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, caramel apple filled cupcakes, how to make caramel apple cupcakes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cool 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 24 Servings
Calories 99kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Box (16.5 oz) Duncan Hines Caramel Cake Mix Alt – Yellow Cake Mix & 1/4 cup caramel baking bits.
  • 3 Eggs, Large
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Box Cheesecake Pudding Mix, Instant
  • 1 Can (21 oz) Apple Pie Filling
  • 1 Tbsp Caramel Topping
  • 1 Can (14 oz) Duncan Hines Cream Cheese Frosting Optional
  • Cinnamon Optional

Instructions

  • Pour apple pie filling and caramel topping into a medium bowl. Chop into smaller (bite size or smaller) pieces. I use a pastry cutter. You could use a blender or food processor.
    Apple pie filling chopped up in bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place cupcake liners in muffin pan.
  • Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and vegetable oil and blend for 2-3 minutes. You can use a stand mixer or a hand mixer.
  • Spoon 2 tbsp batter in cupcake liner. Then add 1 tbsp of apple pie filling. Top off with 1 tbsp of batter. Make sure your batter covers the apple pie filling.
    Caramel Apple Cupcakes
  • Bake 15-18 minutes or until done.
    Caramel Apple Cupcakes
  • Let cool 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Caramel Apple Cupcakes
  • OPTIONAL – Let cool 2 hours. Stir frosting and apply to cupcakes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
    Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Notes

ITEMS/INGREDIENTS USED IN RECIPE – If you are interested in any of the items I may have used (or are similar to the items I used) in making this recipe, I have listed all or some of them above within the post.  NOTE:  These links are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from the sale of certain item. This does not affect your price, it remains the same.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
Caramel Apple Cupcakes on a cooling racks.
A caramel apple cupcake with the wrapper pulled down to show the inside.
Caramel Apple Cupcakes on a serving plate with cinnamon sprinkled.

2 Comments

  1. MmMmM! I can almost taste these!
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    • Haha Leslie…that’s good right? Thanks so much for always commenting on my recipes. I truly enjoying seeing your comments 🙂

      Have a great day!

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