Description
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with our Salted Caramel Bliss Cupcakes. This recipe marries the rich, buttery flavor of caramel with a light, fluffy base and a creamy frosting, all balanced with a hint of sea salt. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes promise to be a hit among those who savor the sweet and salty duo.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Salted Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream, as needed
- Sea salt flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix in the sour cream, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter among liners and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool.
- For the filling, melt sugar over medium heat, whisking as it melts. Add butter, then slowly drizzle in cream and salt. Let cool.
- Core each cupcake and fill with caramel.
- For the frosting, beat butter until light, then add powdered sugar and caramel sauce. Add cream as needed for consistency.
- Frost the cupcakes, drizzle with extra caramel, and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
Notes
- Filling Tip: Ensure the caramel is cool before filling the cupcakes to prevent it from soaking into the cake.
- Frosting Consistency: Adjust the amount of heavy cream in the frosting to achieve your desired consistency. More cream will make it softer; less will make it stiffer.
- Serving Suggestion: These cupcakes are best served the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Salt Balance: The sea salt flakes not only garnish but also balance the sweetness of the caramel. Adjust according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
