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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
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine cake mix, applesauce, water, and eggs.
  2. Beat with a mixer until well incorporated (about 2 minutes).
  3. Then add in the instant coffee and dulce de leche and continue to mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Spoon batter into lined cupcake pan and bake according to boxed instructions, about 18 minutes at 350 degrees.
For Caramel Buttercream Frosting
  1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Slowly add in the powdered sugar a little at a time and beat until powdered sugar dissolves.
  3. Then add in the vanilla and cinnamon and beat a little longer.
  4. Then fold in 1/2 cup of the dulche de leche with a spatula or wooden spoon.
  5. Add frosting to a ziplock bag or piping bag and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
  6. Sprinkle a pinch of instant coffee on top for garnish.