Apple Caramel Cupcakes with COOL Whip Cream Cheese Frosting, #CoolWhipFrosting

October 12, 2012 by · 36 Comments
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Guess what we did today?
We went to the Amazing Maze farm for some family fun and the pumpkin patch. This was the first time that we went to the pumpkin patch as a family, usually it’s just the little guy and I. We love it when daddy gets a day off so we can have fun as a family. Today, I decided to take a break from school work and just have a family day.

We had so much fun on the farm, but I will share the rest in another post. We did a hay ride, a cow ride (not what you think), we fed some horses and cows and ran around the pumpkin patch. It was the first time that the little guy saw live farm animals up close and got a chance to feed them. We had a great day and when we got home, I made us all a special treat. It’s not often that we get a day as a family. I know it doesn’t seem like much to be excited about, but we like to celebrate our family days together.

I have to make a confession…I am in love with store-bought frosting. I’ve used boxed cake mix and brownie mix before and I liked it. I even have some favorites. This was the first time that I used store-bought frosting. I loved it! I have been taking bites of this frosting and dipping apples and strawberries in it, even after the cupcake.

I found this frosting while shopping at WalMart. There are three different kinds: vanilla, cream cheese and chocolate. I got vanilla and cream cheese to try and I am definitely going back for the chocolate!

Apple Caramel Cupcakes

Ingredients:
Cupcake:
1 cup of unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup of sugar
1 3/4 cup of cake flour
2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup of whole milk
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp Apple Pie Spice
Puree from 1 large apple (skin and grate the apple)

Frosting:
COOL Whip Cream Cheese Frosting

Top off with Caramel

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly grease the muffin pan and line with cupcake liners.

1. Cream the butter in the mixer on medium speed. Slowly add the sugar, cream until light and fluffy.

2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Sift the flour, Apple Pie Spice, salt and baking powder together. Add half the flour mixture, beat on low until just mixed. Add the apple puree, milk and vanilla. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat until just mixed.

4. Fill the cups 3/4 full. Bake for 17-20 minutes, until the toothpick, inserted in the center, comes out clean.

5. Cool completely before frosting. Frost the cupcakes with COOL Whip Cream Cheese frosting and drizzle with caramel.

Enjoy!!

That is one, happy cupcake face!
There will be a #CoolWhipFrosting Twitter Party on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 1pm EST. Stay tuned for the link up details!
If you want to learn more about this new COOL Whip Frosting, check out their Facebook. Check out HERE for Kraft recipes!
I think you should try my suggestion of using this light and creamy frosting on fruit :)
Cupcakes were amazing though!
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Lyuba
I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community. This content has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Kraft Cool Whip. All the opinions and photographs are my own! #CoolWhipFrosting #CBias #SocialFabric

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Comments

  1. Carla Brooke says:
    October 12, 2012 at 5:08 am

    Looks great…must taste yummy by the look on the face of that little guy!

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  2. Juggling Act says:
    October 12, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    oh my, i think i just drooled all over my keyboard…. i’m totally pinning these! :)

    Reply
  3. Inspired by Family says:
    October 12, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Yum, I love all things apple!

    Reply
  4. Tonia@thegunnysack says:
    October 13, 2012 at 3:24 am

    That looks outstanding! I keep seeing all of these great recipes with the cream cheese flavored frosting and I couldn’t find it!

    Reply
  5. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 13, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Oh no! Hopefully they were just out.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Rachel@ BubblyNatureCreations says:
    October 13, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    These are really amazing!!!

    Reply
  7. Terri says:
    October 13, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Yummy cupcakes, creamy cool whip cream cheese frosting and apples? Now I’m sunk :) Looks like the perfect end note to a great family day! So glad you were able to spend fun time together!

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  8. Jenn says:
    October 14, 2012 at 2:11 am

    Cool Whip Frosting – yum!

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  9. Courtney says:
    October 14, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Love this!! I wish I could have found the cream cheese – when I do I’m making these! :)

    Reply
  10. Chacoy says:
    October 14, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    Wow! These look so good that I just want to reach through and grab one(:

    Reply
  11. Stephanie says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Wow this looks SO good, i will have to try this soon!

    Reply
  12. tanya-lemonsforlulu.com says:
    October 15, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Looks like a great day at the pumpkin patch! These cupcakes look wonderful! I’ve never seen Cool Whip frosting, but I’m on a mission now!

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  13. Kayla Domeyer says:
    October 15, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    I cannot get over how amazingly delicious this looks. I am ALL about apples this season, but here in MI the season was awful. Apple cider is up to $8.50 a gallon from the local growers. With this recipe, I might be able to sneak in some out-of-state apples without anyone noticing. AND have a delicious treat!! If you have a minute, I’d love for you to link up to Sweet Sharing Monday – http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday-26/

    Reply
  14. Carrie says:
    October 15, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I always look forward to your recipes—and this one is no exception :) Thanks for sharing at Must Try Monday!

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  15. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Awww, thank you Carrie!! So sweet :)

    Reply
  16. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Oh no, hope you will be able to get some cider and apples! Hope you like them :)

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  17. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Thank you, it really was!

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  18. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
  19. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    Won’t this just be perfect if you could?!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  20. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    Oh no! Keep looking, it great :)
    Thank you!

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  21. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Thanks, it really is :)

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  22. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Thank you, Terri!

    Reply
  23. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 15, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Thanks, Rachel!

    Reply
  24. The CSI Girl says:
    October 16, 2012 at 12:35 am

    I would love if you shared this on the CSI Project this week. The challenge is fall food and this is perfect. You can come by everyday for a new tutorial/recipe and then on Wednesday night you can link up. You just might win the challenge and there is a giveaway.
    http://www.thecsiproject.com
    Hope to see you there!!!

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  25. Organized Island says:
    October 17, 2012 at 2:47 am

    Oh I love the idea of cool whip frosting! Had no idea they made this! I am so going to make some. Thanks for sharing. Found you on the LBTC link party.

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  26. Dee Jackson says:
    October 17, 2012 at 6:04 am

    This looks great! I hope you will share this starting Wednesday night at The CSI Project. This week’s challenge is Fall Foods and this is perfect!
    Come on over! Each week is a new craft challenge and Food sometimes!
    http://www.thecsiproject.com

    Reply
  27. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 17, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Thank you so much, I’m glad you girls love it! Can’t wait to tomorrow :)

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  28. WillCookForSmiles says:
    October 17, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Thank you ;)

    Reply
  29. Rachel says:
    October 18, 2012 at 2:46 am

    These look so yummy!

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  30. Cindy Patterson says:
    October 18, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I want a happy cupcake face, too! Lol!! I will definitely be making these tonight! :)

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  31. Pam says:
    October 20, 2012 at 12:38 am

    Those look so good. I am going to try these soon. I love caramel.

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  32. Tammy says:
    October 20, 2012 at 5:40 am

    I think I gained 5lbs just reading this post. YUMMY!

    Reply
  33. Charlene@APinchofJoy says:
    October 21, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    It is wonderful to have family days when everyone can have fun together! The cupcakes sound like a perfect ending! Thanks so much for linking on Busy Monday!

    Reply
  34. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says:
    October 27, 2012 at 1:23 am

    I can’t wait to get to the store to look for that frosting!!!! Sounds like the perfect day, ending with THE perfect dessert! Thanks for linking up to Iron Chef Mom!

    Reply
  35. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says:
    March 10, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Oh wow, your cupcakes look amazing!

    Reply

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