Incredible Middles – Apple Caramel Decadent Cupcakes

Decadent cupcakes with a delicious caramel middle! All it takes is one box of Duncan Hines® Apple Caramel Cake Mix to make these delicious, moist cupcakes.

Original recipe makes 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

1 box Duncan Hines® Apple Caramel Cake Mix
1/3 cup water, for filling
1 tablespoon oil or melted butter, for filling
1 cup water
3 large eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 tub Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Vanilla Frosting

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    50 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place 14-16 liners in muffin cups. (Baking tip: Spray top of pan with cooking spray for cupcakes to release from pan easier.)
  3. Mix batter according to directions. Spoon batter into muffin tin, about two-thirds of the way full. You will have enough batter for 14-16 cupcakes.
  4. Mix caramel pouch as directed on box. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of caramel on top of the batter. Do not mix into batter. Gently swirl caramel into surface of cupcake using a knife.
  5. Bake for 21-24 mins. Cupcakes will be golden brown and spring back when touched in center. Allow to cool completely before frosting. Frost with Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Vanilla Frosting and decorate.

Nutrition

Calories: 433 kcal
Carbohydrates: 63.1 g
Cholesterol: 53 mg
Fat: 19.4 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 3.6 g
Sodium: 365 mg