Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Name: Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; For the Salted Caramel Frosting:; 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; A pinch of sea salt (for sprinkling on top)

8 steps

Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Cupcakes! These moist, fluffy cupcakes are topped with a rich salted caramel frosting that will make your taste buds dance. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, this recipe is a must-try. It’s easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Let’s dive into the deliciousness of salted caramel and bring these cupcakes to life!

Updated at: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:47:59 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

489

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories4074.7 kcal (204%)

Total Fat124 g (177%)

Carbs711.1 g (274%)

Sugars543.1 g (603%)

Protein36.8 g (74%)

Sodium2152.8 mg (108%)

Fiber5.1 g (18%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour

1 ½ tspbaking powder

¼ tspsalt

½ cupunsalted butter

softened

1 cupgranulated sugar

2eggs

large

½ cupwhole milk

1 tspvanilla extract

caramel frosting

for the salted

½ cupsalted caramel sauce

store-bought or homemade

½ cupunsalted butter

softened

2 cupspowdered sugar

1 tspvanilla extract

sea salt

for sprinkling on top

Instructions

Step 1

Instructions:

Step 2

Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened 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.

Step 4

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 5

Bake the Cupcakes: 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 completely on a wire rack.

Step 6

Make the Salted Caramel Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Pour in the salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Step 7

Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the salted caramel frosting generously on top. Sprinkle each cupcake with a pinch of sea salt for that perfect sweet and salty contrast.

Step 8

Serve and Enjoy: Your Salted Caramel Cupcakes are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them at room temperature and watch them disappear in no time.