Recipes by Clare
June 13 at 5:30 PM ·
Indulge in these deliciously gooey salted caramel cupcakes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the filling:
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra salted caramel sauce for drizzling
Directions:
Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs & Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fill Liners: Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
Fill with Caramel: Once cooled, cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with salted caramel sauce.
Make Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Frost & Drizzle: Frost the cupcakes and drizzle with extra salted caramel sauce.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 12 cupcakes