Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Salted Caramel Cupcakes are a sweet and salty delight, combining a moist vanilla cupcake with rich salted caramel frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in, these cupcakes will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, they’re an irresistible addition to any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream and fold in caramel sauce and powdered sugar until smooth. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 52mg