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.
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.