I already posted Caramel Apple Cupcakes but it got me thinking about another kind of caramel apple cupcakes where the cupcake is actually baked inside the caramel apple. It took me a few tries, but I love how they turned out. In this Cake Stuffed Caramel Apple On A Stick recipe, the hollowed out apple becomes an edible cupcake wrapper and everything is covered in caramel to make it even more fun!
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Cut the top off of six apples and scoop out the insides leaving about 1/4 inch intact using a melon baller and paring knife. Place the apples in a rectangular baking dish.
Mix the cake batter and scoop it into the hollowed apple.
Bake to apple cupcakes at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, until the top springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake stuffed baked apples to cool a bit and then cover each one with a caramel apple wrap. I used these caramel apple wraps.
Add a stick for fun and to make them look more like caramel apples but they cannot be carried using the stick. This Cake Stuffed Caramel Apple On A Stick should be stored in the fridge and is best when eaten fresh. The longer they sit, the more moist the cupcakes will become due to the juice from the apple.
- 6 apples I used honeycrisp
- 2/3 cup flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup milk
- 6 caramel apple wraps
- 6 wooden sticks
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Cut the top off of the apples and scoop of the middle leaving at least 1/4 inch intact. Place the apples in a baking dish.
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Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
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Beat butter and sugar until fluffy and light in color, about two minutes. Scrape bowl.
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Mix in the egg and vanilla.
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Add the flour mixture and milk. Beat until just combined.
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Scoop the batter into the hollowed apples.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
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Allow the cake stuffed apples to cool for a few minutes. Cover each one with a caramel apple wrap and insert a stick.
Here are some more of my apple recipes to check out:
Bloomin’ Baked Apple | Caramel Apple In A Jar | Caramel Apple Mousse Cake
Debbie says
Can a box cake mix be used?
Tonia says
Yes, but you will only need a portion of the cake mix. You can use the rest to make regular cupcakes! I tried it with the boxed spice cake mix, but you can use whatever flavor you want. Enjoy! ~Tonia
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is absolutely amazing!! You’re so creative!
Tonia says
Awwww…thanks so much Dorothy!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
You are so creative! This is such a fun idea!
Tonia says
Thanks so much Jessica! I do like having fun with food!
Charlotte says
OMG, this looks fantastic. Om, nom nom… Thanks so much for sharing–I loooove apple anything (especially this time of year) and I’m totally going to try this 🙂 Happy Fall!
Tonia says
Thanks Charlotte! I love everything apple too! ~Tonia
Happy Valley Chow says
Now that looks absolutely incredible. Fantastic job!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
This is INSANELY brilliant!!! Like seriously WOW!
Tonia says
Thanks so much Jocelyn! You know how I love to have fun with food!