Caramel Apple Cupcakes

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) spice cake mix or 1 package (18 ounces) carrot cake mix
• 2 * 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
• 20 * 20 caramels
• 3 * 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 * 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
• 12 * 12 Popsicle sticks

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

* Prepare cake batter according to package directions; fold in apples.
* Fill 12 greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
* In a small saucepan, cook the caramels and milk over low heat until smooth. Spread over cupcakes. Sprinkle with pecans. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each cupcake. Yield: 1 dozen.