The Boho Baker's Spiced Apple & Brown Butter Cupcakes

RECIPE

THE BOHO BAKER'S SPICED APPLE & BROWN BUTTER CUPCAKES

Makes: 12

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

115g unsalted butter

115g caster sugar

115g self-raising flour

1 tsp baking powder

2 medium eggs

FOR THE FILLINGS

1 cooking apple, peeled and cored

1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground ginger

Pinch of nutmeg

Pinch of salt

FOR THE FROSTING

225g icing sugar

90g unsalted butter

3 tbsp milk

150g caramel (from a tin)

Sprinkles

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C / 140°C Fan / Gas Mark 3.
2. Gently heat the butter until golden brown. Leave to cool for 5 minutes
3. Whisk together the caster sugar and brown butter. Sift in the flour and baking powder before stirring in the eggs. Divide between 12 cupcake cases and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
4. Chop the apple into 1cm pieces and toss it in a pan along with the butter, brown sugar, spices and salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring intermittently, until the apple has softened.
5. Scoop a large spoonful of sponge out of the centre of each cupcake and replace with a serving of spiced apples.
6. Whisk together the icing sugar, butter, milk, and 2 tbsp of the tinned caramel. Pipe the frosting on top of the cupcakes and drizzle with the remaining caramel. Finish with sprinkles and serve.