Caramel Cupcakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These caramel cupcakes are honestly my favorite shortcut dessert when I want something impressive but don't have all day. They come together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, and the best part is they use simple pantry staples that won't break the bank. The eggs provide natural protein and choline, which is great for brain health, and the whole recipe requires only basic ingredients you probably already have at home. The combination of tender vanilla cake with that luscious caramel frosting and a sprinkle of sea salt is absolutely irresistible, and I promise your friends will think you spent way more effort than you actually did.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 150 gcaramel sauce
- 50 mLheavy cream
- 100 gpowdered sugar
- 5 gsea salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Tip: Optional: Use a stand mixer to streamline the process.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
Tip: Don't overbeat!
- 4
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during baking!
- 8
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan.
- 9
To make the caramel frosting, melt the caramel sauce and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Whisk constantly to prevent scorching!
- 10
Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- 11
Add a pinch of sea salt and mix until combined.
- 12
To assemble, use a serrated knife to carve a horizontal slit in the center of each cooled cupcake.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid breaking the cupcake!
- 13
Spoon a small amount of caramel frosting into the slit, then top with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Tip: Optional: Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for extra flavor!
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