Description
Hello, fellow baking enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on a delicious journey with a recipe that combines the rich flavors of caramel and chocolate? Let’s dive into the luxurious world of Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a generous amount of caramel sauce over each cupcake and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Equipment
2Pcs Heart Shape Cake Pans, Aluminum Heart Cake Mold, Reusable 10 inch
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- Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This helps in achieving a smooth batter and even baking.
- Sift the cocoa powder with the flour to avoid any lumps in the batter.