Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Salted Caramel Cupcakes are a heavenly blend of fluffy vanilla cake and luscious salted caramel frosting that will leave you craving more. Each cupcake delivers a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors, making them perfect for celebrations or simply indulging on a quiet afternoon. With minimal effort, you can create these stunning treats that are bound to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (room temperature)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, blending well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before generously topping with salted caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg