Salted Caramel Frosted Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with salted caramel frosting.
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Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup boiling water
Salted Caramel Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2-3 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Carefully add the boiling water to the batter and mix until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and sea salt, beating until smooth and fluffy. Add heavy cream as needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the salted caramel frosting and enjoy!
Nutritional Value
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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