Name: Apple Spice Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 14-16 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; 2/3 cup (135g) packed light or dark brown sugar (I prefer dark); 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/3 cup (80ml) milk*; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 cups)*; 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter; 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar (I prefer dark); 1/3 cup (5 Tablespoons; 80ml) heavy cream, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 - 3 cups (240-360g) confectioners' sugar, sifted; optional garnish: salted caramel sauce and apple slices