Caramel Cupcakes

 Salted Caramel Cupcakes Homemade Recipe

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 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Sea salt for sprinkling

Salted Caramel Frosting

1/2 cup unsalted butter softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup caramel sauce

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed for consistency)

How to Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour baking powder and salt

In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition

Mix in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternating with the milk beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined

Divide the batter evenly among 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 in the tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

For the Frosting

In a large bowl beat the butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined

Mix in the caramel sauce and sea salt. Add heavy cream as needed to achieve a smooth and spreadable consistency

Assembly

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled frost them with the salted caramel frosting

Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cooking Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Kcal 350 per serving

Servings 12