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Ultimate Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Are you ready to indulge in a sweet treat that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends? Let us introduce you to the Ultimate Salted Caramel Cupcakes! These cupcakes are fluffy, moist, and bursting with the rich flavor of salted caramel—a perfect combination that defines dessert perfection. Picture this: a light and airy cupcake topped with a luscious salted caramel frosting that melts in your mouth. And the best part? They’re surprisingly easy to make at home!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 of the way.
  7. Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. Frost with Salted Caramel: Once cool, generously frost with salted caramel sauce using a piping bag or knife. Garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra burst of flavor.