Non-Cookbook Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Full disclosure.  This is not from a cookbook and therefore does not count as one of my 52.  However, since my very first official post was a mitigated failure, I decided to brag a little about these cupcakes, which were magnificent.  

Aren't they cute?  I finally used my fall sprinkles!

I needed something delicious to take to my work's department-wide potluck.  Since the windows were open, the cool air was blowing in and the pumpkin spiced candle was lit, I knew I had to make something fall-ish.  I decided on caramel apple cupcakes.  

I had purchased a Pillsbury caramel apple cake mix and the matching frosting on one of my 12 weekly visits to Target.  

I am convinced this is exactly what happens.

But, as always, I digress.  I made the first batch of cupcakes as directed, but for the second batch, I doctored it up a little by adding cinnamon.  I have no idea how much I put into the batter.  I just dumped it in until it "looks right," also known as Mom's method.  The first batch turned out good, but the second batch was AMAZING.  3 of 3 work taste testers agreed.  Stick with the cinnamon.  

I frosted the cupcakes with the prepared frosting and added fall sprinkles.  All in all, easy and adorable cupcakes.  I just love Pillsbury cake mixes!