Salted Caramel Apple Cupcakes My Autumn Baking Obsession

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (192g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups (approx. 2 medium) peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons (½ stick, 57g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3-4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 3-4 tablespoons (45-60ml) heavy cream
• ¼ cup (60ml) prepared salted caramel sauce
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt (optional)