Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of salted caramel cupcakes. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a luscious salted caramel frosting, creating the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce for frosting
- Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in the salted caramel sauce until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar.
- Beat in the salted caramel sauce until smooth and creamy.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Drizzle each cupcake with additional salted caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 18 minutes
- Total time:
- 38 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 280 per cupcake
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 14g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
Muffin tin Cupcake liners Mixing bowls Electric mixer Piping bag (optional)
Tools
Oven Mixer
Serving suggestions
Serve the salted caramel cupcakes with a drizzle of extra salted caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips & tricks
For an extra indulgent treat, sprinkle the cupcakes with chopped nuts or chocolate shavings before serving.
Cost
$15