Winning Recipe Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 apples, cored, peeled, and chopped (recommended: 2 Granny Smith and 2 Fuji)
• Caramel syrup, for garnish
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 (8 ounce) bar cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
• 4 cups powdered sugar (about 2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt