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Salted Caramel Cupcakes Recipe

Salted Caramel Cupcakes Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent combination of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Cupcakes. Moist vanilla cupcakes filled with homemade salted caramel and topped with a luscious caramel buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter:

  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temp)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream (adds moisture)

Salted Caramel Filling:

  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Caramel Buttercream Frosting:

  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese (optional for creamier frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup salted caramel sauce (from above, cooled)
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Cupcake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk + sour cream. Fill cupcake liners and bake 18–20 minutes.
  2. Salted Caramel Filling: Melt sugar in a saucepan, add butter, then heavy cream. Stir in sea salt. Cool before filling cupcakes.
  3. Caramel Buttercream Frosting: Beat butter (and cream cheese if using), add salted caramel, powdered sugar, and cream until fluffy.
  4. Assembly & Decoration: Fill cupcakes with salted caramel. Frost with caramel buttercream, drizzle with extra caramel, and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • The salted caramel can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For a shortcut, store-bought caramel sauce can be used instead of making it from scratch.

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Keywords: Salted Caramel Cupcakes, Cupcake Recipe, Caramel Buttercream, Homemade Caramel, Dessert Recipe

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