Apple Cider Donut Muffins with Salted Caramel

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground cloves

1/8 tsp

salt

large egg (room temperature)

2 tbsp

unsalted butter (melted (I used Gay Lea Spreadables Butter))

1/2 cup

packed brown sugar

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

buttermilk (room temperature (can substitute with 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tablespoon vinegar combined at least for 5 minutes or until curdled))

1/3 cup

unsweetened apple sauce

1/2 cup

apple cider

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1 cup

granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/3 cup

unsalted butter (melted (I used Gay Lea Spreadables Butter))

1/2 cup

salted caramel (homemade or storebought)