Description
Irresistible salted caramel cupcakes combine rich chocolate cake with luxurious caramel frosting. Chocolate lovers will savor each delectable bite of these indulgent desserts from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 g) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin, ensuring even spacing.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter until it becomes light and airy, gradually incorporating sugars to create a smooth mixture.
- Add eggs individually to the butter mixture, blending completely after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Pour milk into the batter, stirring until the liquid integrates seamlessly with the existing mixture.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle motions to maintain the batter’s delicate texture.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter, drop a small amount of salted caramel sauce in the center, then cover with remaining batter.
- Transfer the filled muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before applying frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and optimal texture.
- Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and create a more uniform, lighter cupcake crumb.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements.
- Adjust caramel sauce quantity based on personal preference, but avoid overfilling to prevent spillage during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg