Brown Sugar Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Brown Sugar Salted Caramel Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly combines rich brown sugar cake with creamy salted caramel frosting. Each moist, fluffy cupcake is a sweet and salty indulgence that evokes memories of cozy kitchens and joyful gatherings. These easy-to-make cupcakes are visually stunning and sure to impress at any occasion, making them the ultimate dessert for any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 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 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined—avoid overmixing!
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting. Whip together powdered sugar and salted caramel sauce for the frosting, then generously spread on each cupcake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg