Double Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

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Since Fall isn’t only pumpkin and apples recipes, I decided to make these Double Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes. Caramel and coffee flavored cupcakes topped with a caramel swirled buttercream frosting….oh yea. Best part…start with boxed cake mix for all of you who are looking for EASY desserts.

My husband Mike loves Caramel Macchiato flavored things so I figured I would make him some cupcakes. These Double Caramel Macchiato cupcakes are supe easy to make, tasty, and perfect for all Fall gatherings. Pair them with a cup of coffee, a macchiato, or hot chocolate these cupcakes are the perfect cozy recipe for all Winter long.

What you need for these Double Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

• Spice Cake Boxed Mix
• Applesauce
• eggs
• water
• instant coffee (or regular)
• Can of dulce De Leche
• Butter
• Powdered sugar
• cinnamon

How many cupcakes does a box mix make?

A regular sized box mix will make 24 cupcakes. So you will have to make these in two batches or get this pan that I have from Wilton that cooks 24 at a time!

How to make Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

First start by combining the cake mix, eggs, applesauce, and water in a large mixing bowl. You can use vegetable oil to but I wanted to cut the oil since was adding caramel (lol). Mix with a mixer until batter forms and all is well incorporated.

Then add in the Caramel and instant coffee and mix a little longer. Pour batter into lined cupcake pan and bake at 350 degrees according to package instructions (about 18 minutes).

Hot to make Caramel Butter Cream Frosting

In a large mixing bowl beat room temperature butter until light and flufffy. Then slowly add in the powdered sugar. Once all powdered sugar is incorporated, add in cinnamon and caramel.

Use a wooden spoon or spatula to swirl in the caramel. Fill a piping bag or ziplock bag and pipe onto cupcakes. Sprinkle with additions cinnamon or instant coffee as garnish.

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Double Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

Caramel and coffee flavored cupcakes topped with a caramel swirled buttercream frosting….oh yea. Best part…start with boxed cake mix for all of you who are looking for EASY desserts.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 24 servings

Ingredients

  

• 1 box spice cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 4 oz. applesauce (or oil)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp instant coffee or regular
• 1 13.4 oz can Dulce De Leche (divided) Reserve 1/2 cup for frosting

For Frosting

• 3 sticks butter room temperature
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup dulce de leche

Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl combine cake mix, applesauce, water, and eggs.
• Beat with a mixer until well incorporated (about 2 minutes).
• Then add in the instant coffee and dulce de leche and continue to mix until smooth and well combined.
• Spoon batter into lined cupcake pan and bake according to boxed instructions, about 18 minutes at 350 degrees.

For Caramel Buttercream Frosting

• In a large mixing bowl beat butter until light and fluffy.
• Slowly add in the powdered sugar a little at a time and beat until powdered sugar dissolves.
• Then add in the vanilla and cinnamon and beat a little longer.
• Then fold in 1/2 cup of the dulche de leche with a spatula or wooden spoon.
• Add frosting to a ziplock bag or piping bag and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
• Sprinkle a pinch of instant coffee on top for garnish.

Keyword boxed cake mix, caramel, cupcakes, macchiato

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Like this recipe? Make sure to check out my:

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