Chocolate Cupcakes With Salted Caramel Frosting Recipe

May 21, 2023 Post a Comment

Salted Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream Frosting The Kitchen is My Playground from www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

Description

Nothing beats a moist, fluffy chocolate cupcake with a creamy, decadent salted caramel frosting. This chocolate cupcake recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, from birthdays to backyard cookouts. The cupcakes are moist, yet light, and the salted caramel frosting is creamy and delicious. This is a simple recipe that is sure to please everyone who takes a bite!

These cupcakes are perfect for any party or gathering. They’re easy to make and even easier to eat. The combination of the rich chocolate cupcake and the salty-sweet caramel frosting is a winning combination. Your guests will love these cupcakes and you’ll be sure to get plenty of compliments!

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk

For the salted caramel frosting:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

For the cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

For the salted caramel frosting:

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the salt and mix until combined.
Add the heavy cream and vanilla and mix until combined. Add the salted caramel sauce and mix until combined.
Frost the cooled cupcakes with the salted caramel frosting.

Notes

These cupcakes are best served the same day they’re made. The frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to use, let the frosting come to room temperature and mix until creamy before frosting the cupcakes.