Description
Indulge in these delightful cupcakes with a gooey salted caramel filling and a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (for caramel)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- A pinch of sea salt (for topping)
- Drizzle of salted caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Make the salted caramel filling by melting the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt. Allow to cool slightly.
- Cut a hole in the center of each cooled cupcake and fill generously with salted caramel.
- Frost each cupcake with the cream cheese frosting and drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce.
- Garnish with a pinch of sea salt for presentation.
Notes
For a unique twist, experiment with flavored extracts in the frosting or use homemade salted caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg