Caramel Cupcakes
Caramel Cupcakes are the ultimate sweet treat, featuring a light and fluffy vanilla cupcake base crowned with rich caramel frosting. Each bite offers a delightful combination of buttery sweetness and creamy texture, making these cupcakes perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any day you crave something special. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be baking up a batch in no time—prepare to impress your taste buds and guests alike!
- 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 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with heavy cream until just mixed.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting with homemade caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (58g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg