Apple and caramel is a classic flavour combination, and using our butter and jersey cream these cupcakes make an indulgent treat.

INGREDIENTS: 

• 115g Longley Farm Jersey butter, melted and slightly cooled

• 135g light or dark brown sugar

• 65g granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 80ml milk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 190g all-purpose flour 

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped

Salted Caramel Frosting

• 115g unsalted butter

• 200g light or dark brown sugar 

• 5 Tablespoons Longley Farm Jersey extra rich double cream

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 240-360g icing sugar

METHOD: 

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners. Set aside.
2. Make the cupcakes: Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until smooth then whisk in the vanilla extract and milk. Set aside.
3. Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl.  Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined. Fold in the apples.
4. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full with batter. Bake for 21–23 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
5. Make the frosting: While the cupcakes are cooling, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Once melted, add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of extra rich jersey cream. Whisk constantly over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add salt. Allow to bubble for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for around 30 minutes. With a hand or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat in 250g icing sugar and the remaining extra rich jersey cream. Slowly add the rest of the icing sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Add a little cream or milk if you find the frosting too thick. Frost cooled cupcakes and drizzle with salted caramel sauce, if desired.