Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Salted Caramel Cupcakes are the ultimate dessert that marries sweet and salty flavors in every bite. These moist vanilla cupcakes are crowned with a rich salted caramel frosting, complemented by a decadent drizzle of caramel sauce. Perfect for any celebration or a cozy treat at home, these delightful cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends. Indulge in the flavor explosion that makes each mouthful a heavenly experience!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners evenly and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, whip together powdered sugar and heavy cream with salted caramel until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Drizzle extra salted caramel on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg