Name: Caramel Cupcakes: The Ultimate Recipe for Decadent Dessert Lovers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup whole milk; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade); ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting); 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting); Sea salt (for garnish, optional)

Description

Indulge in these delightful caramel cupcakes with a moist, fluffy base infused with rich caramel flavor, topped with light whipped cream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Sea salt (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with whole milk. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in ½ cup of caramel sauce into the batter.
Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a clean mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream, mixing until smooth and stiff peaks form.
Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.
Drizzle remaining caramel sauce over the frosted cupcakes.
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of each cupcake, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious caramel cupcakes!

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider using homemade caramel sauce.
Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
Adjust the amount of sea salt based on your preference for sweet and salty combinations.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes