Apple Spice Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting

Bahan-bahan (14 porsi)

• 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2/3 cup (135g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup (80ml) milk,* at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 and 1/2 cups, or 180g)*
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 equal pieces
• 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar (I like to use 1/2 cup of each)
• 5 Tablespoons heavy cream, divided*
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
• optional garnish: salted caramel sauce and apple slices