These cakes will be a big hit with kids, as well as anyone with a sweet tooth!
What You Need:
- 1 (18 1/4 oz.) pkg. spice cake mix
- 2 C tart apples, peeled and chopped
- 20 caramels
- 3 T of milk
- 1 C pecans, toasted and chopped fine
- 12 Popsicle sticks
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners
3. Follow the directions on the cupcake box to prepare the cake mix.
4. Fold the apples into the batter, ensuring they’re mixed in well.
5. Fill the paper-lined muffin cups with the batter, until they’re 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Remove and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. Move the cupcakes to a wire rack and allow them to cool to room temperature.
9. Place the caramels into a saucepan.
10. Pour the milk over the caramels.
11. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring frequently for 10 minutes, or until the caramels have melted and become very smooth.
12. Spread the caramel mixture on top of the cupcakes.
13. Sprinkle the pecans evenly on top of the cupcakes.
14. Insert a Popsicle stick into each of the cupcakes before serving.
Caramel apples are always very popular at Halloween, but the downside is that they can be messy, not to mention difficult for many children and adults to eat. These cupcakes give you the same great taste, but are easy to eat, making them a great treat for your kids and guests.
Makes 12 cupcakes.
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