Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup prepared salted caramel sauce (divided)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 1/4 cup milk or cream (for buttercream)
- Pinch of sea salt (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and 1/2 cup milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, use a small paring knife or a cupcake corer to remove a small cone from the center of each cupcake.
- Fill each hole with about 1 tablespoon of salted caramel sauce.
- To make the buttercream: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk or cream, and a pinch of sea salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of salted caramel sauce until combined.
- Pipe or spread buttercream onto cooled cupcakes. Drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the cupcake batter, as this can lead to dry cupcakes.
- For a quicker option, use store-bought salted caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg